Came here three times within one month! Hands down one of my favorite omakase places on the island. read more

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We recently celebrated my husband's birthday here. Aung is an incredible sushi chef. He does it all and truly loves what he does. It shows through his food preparation. I love the laidback ambiance coupled with the intimate counter seating. + his bomb playlist that I can sing along with all night. read more

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Friendly atmosphere, awesome food, great, great evening! BYOBs, for you and your new friends. A "must go to" restaurant for a lifetime great memory. read more

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Came in for the 8pm seating to celebrate a birthday and had a blast. The food was amazing, a good variety of classic pieces and Chef Aung putting their own twist on things. The staff was so great, it's clear they have a good time at their job. Favorite course honestly might be the dessert, macadamia ice cream. The perfect way to top off the meal Great vibes all around, greater food! read more

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What a gem! Delicious and fresh Omakase served in a low key, fun environment. Only seats 12 at a time, but makes each customer feel comfortable. Will definitely return! read more

This place was so great! We actually ended up being on the only people dining for our Omakase seating. The owner was very friendly and inspiring. The sushi courses were great. My boyfriend is a stickler for good sushi rice and really liked theirs. I would say this is the second best sushi I've had on the island, after Izakaya Gaku. They don't yet have their liquor license, so it is BYOB. There aren't any good places nearby to purchase alcohol. The nearby liquor store and gas station only have cheap bear and wine, and no sake. So prepare accordingly! The price is $130 for the Omakase. Reservations on open table. I was able to book it just a week before. The restaurant opened 9 days ago so it is very new. The restaurant has a sushi counter with only 10 seats in the restaurant. read more

An absolute gem. Scheduled this spot for my girlfriend's 30th. There was a brief scare as I received a text the morning of my reservation asking if we can reschedule our reservation due to a last minute maintenance. I explained that we weren't able to as we fly out the following morning. I guess Chef Aung was able to move all the other reservations except for us... so he then moved the maintenance and we had the 8 pm dinner seating all to ourselves! Words can't express how much we appreciated that. As for our *unexpected* private omakase... man it truly was a treat. I've been to a few omakase spots before, but I think the informal-ness of Chef Aung's spot is what makes it stand out. We brought our own bottle of sake, and after sharing that with Chef Aung and his sous chef Jake, I scrambled to a nearby gas station to snag 3 more bottles of sake. What other spot allows for this??? It was truly an intimate experience where we got to know the individuals who made our delicious meal while listening to banging tunes. If you come in here with the expectation of a Michelin-star type of ambiance, you will be truly disappointed as Chef Aung absolutely does not falsely advertise that. Come here if you love excellent sushi and expect to down a bottle of sake (or 4). Thanks for the extremely memorable dinner Chef, you'll be seeing us again when we come back to Oahu. read more

One of the best omakase I've ever had. Upbeat vibe which is different from most traditional omakase- but the food quality was amazing. Would go back. read more

Delicious omakase still dreaming about all the flavors and freshness of each bite will be back for sure

First time having Omakase and this was by far the best experience I ever could've imagined. The food was AMAZING, atmosphere was intimate and inclusive, and the chef was lovely and entertaining. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an affordable and delish omakase meal, you will not be disappointed. read more

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The dishes Aung created/served was fantastic! The quality of the seafood was fresh - each dish had depth to the flavors and left me wanting more each time. Omakase is BYOB so make sure to bring some drinks and don't forget to pour a glass for Aung. Aung was so much fun as a chef and someone to talk to while we watch him create his dishes. He had music bumping that had all of us moving and singing. He's traveled and lived in several places so it was awesome to hear about the places he's been. While it's just him and one more person, Rebecca, as the service team, they made sure to take care of everyone. Rebecca was super friendly and also great to talk story with. We'll definitely be back to dine with Aung and Rebecca! read more

Chef Aung and his staff made the dining experience memorable. BYOB, good sushi and good vibes! His macadamia nut ice cream is so good. Thank you Chef Aung! read more

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

Very nice ambiance, intimate Omakase setting for about 10 people. Aung was not our sushi chef, he actually didn't come to our side of the table until the bill was presented; but we had a nice young man who was pleasant and friendly. There were 15 dishes served to us. All very good, nothing bad to say. They were all tasty, well prepared. I can't put my finger on it, but something was missing to give it a 5 star review. Again, all the dishes were good. But maybe just a little "plain". We've been to other Omakase dinners and we've been wowed. But overall, pretty good. read more

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High quality Omakase dinner that is reasonably priced. And I'm loving that it's still BYOB. Each dish is fresh, well flavored and beautifully plated. It's only my 2nd time going but I'm already looking forward to our next dinner here! Thank you Chef Aung and Angie for another great date night ;) read more

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A very local omakase place. Tidy restaurant that hosts a dozen folks. The fish are very fresh and tasty. The location is pretty convenient. read more

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Food, service, ambiance - all fire!! Aung creates such an amazing environment with carefully curated pieces that are so delicious.

Like for the others, they cancelled my booking the day before. They put my credit card on hold for $260 in case of cancellation but I just have to accept it from them. I booked 3 weeks ago, an important celebration. I I made hair and beauty appointments, and bought special drinks to bring along because this night meant so much. They don't even call, I just get a message from Open Table saying the restaurant cancelled, because of an issue with Open Table. No solution offered, we can book again with Open Table if we want to. I'm honestly so disappointed, I was so excited for this evening. read more

Literally such an AMAZING experience! The food was so delicious and the ambiance and vibes were amazing! The owner Aung & staff Pono were so much fun! They really made the experience so much better! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Unfortunately I didn't get to try their food. I booked the restaurant a week ago for April 6th for my fiance's birthday for 8pm. At 735pm, I arrived at the restaurant and the whole restaurant was closed. I had purchased sake and was ready to eat. Then I checked my emails and discovered that at 721pm, I had got a cancellation email from the restaurant with no explanation. We were then left scrambling looking for a place to eat. Not sure what happened but that was an extremely poor experience. read more

Omakase By Aung - Closed without any warning. Disappointing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Intimate, amazing, and an unforgettable experience. Having only opened 3 months ago, this Omakase is already a must-do experience while in Honolulu. Aung, the owner and chef, creates an exception "dinner party feel" while eating at a table with 12 strangers. It's Aung's contagious laugh, effortless skill, and epic playlists elevate the experience even more. Aung is pure talent. All 15 courses were unique but simple. Aung curated a menu that brought out the natural flavors of each fish, all while keeping it interesting with various techniques and presentation. (To top it off, his macadamia nut ice cream was amazing!) The top-notch dining experience would not be possible without Squid - Aung's amazing sidekick. She made us feel like VIPs all night and brought the best energy. After two hours with Aung and Squid, we left full, satisfied, and feeling like Ohana. We will be recommending this place to every person we know. We loved it so much, we considered going back for another night. You MUST book your reservation before you're unable to. read more

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Omg, this restaurant is amazing! I fell in love with their great sushi and a chef! I definitely come back.

Loved love loved the food, experience and ambiance here. Somewhat hard to find- i used the Yelp pictures to see the store front, don't overthink it, it's right on the corner and quite obvious once you see it, it just doesn't have a sign. Two person operation, which i truly enjoyed. Having that knowledge- I find people leaving a 1 out of 5 rating for last minute cancellations quite harsh and unnecessary, especially since a few Yelp Reviewers have already done so. First couple we're needed- but we get it. Maybe it just confuses me that people don't understand the inherent risk that comes with dining in such an intimate experience? Idk sh*t happens and he's only one guy / chef. Anyways!! That being said, chef aung is hilarious in his own right, quiet and effective- his dry humor had me laughing but I can understand the disappointment from past reviewers who might of been wanting more of an ostentatious show. Most of the cooking happens right in the center, so naturally more conversations happen there. If that's what you're looking for ask to sit there. They sat us first come first serve, so i suggest standing right next to the door before opening (if that's your prerogative). Someone had a birthday and a hilarious little celebration was had. Pistachio icecream was unreal as well. BYOB, there's a little minute mart like a block up the street, easy enough to walk to. We parked across the street in public parking. Would come back for our next visit! read more

Wonderful experience. Love the fact that we can see the chef making sushi in front of diners at the counter. The pace was just right. The price is reasonable. I would return again for other special occasions! read more

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Me and my partner both agreed this was our favorite meal during our trip. It was fun, relaxed, and the food was spectacular. The chef was kind and interactive, as were all the staff, making this an unforgettable meal. Definitely worth a visit! read more

I will give a 0 if possible. I'll say I wanted to try the food but they cancelled my reservation the day before. No explanation. This place looks like they want tourist money and will cancel my reservation to get a bigger party. I was a party of one and reserved my spot days in advance. Keep your tourist money. I'll never visit your place. read more

great experience. high quality sushi. half way through they turn up the music and it becomes kind of a party. not your typical high end omakase dinner, but really fun. younger crowd for sure. not somewhere i'd take my parents. byob was no problem. fantastic service. read more

If you enjoy Omakase in a traditional sushi restaurant, DO NOT GO THERE. While Chef is a nice person, very friendly and fun to talk to, he doesn't understand the concept of Omakase. Usually at Omakase sushi restaurant, there are a few customers per a chef. This is how a chef pays close attention to the customers and makes sure they are comfortable, and enjoying the food and service. Omakase By Aung has a long bar with 12 seats or so and only one Chef making the sushi. Naturally the wait in between the sushi is long and when he finishing making one kind of sushi, he just quickly tosses it in front of you like you are an animal. I didn't appreciate that at all. Almost all the customers are young, perhaps in their late 20's or early 30's, so they dig the atmosphere and the BGM. You will feel like you are sitting at a bar waiting for your drink. To make it more annoying, the girl behind the bar was soooo loud. I appreciated her friendliness but way too loud. And she does not shy away from drinking customer's sake. Of course she was offered but she pours it herself to the top of the glass. Who does that?? All the fish was fresh and delicious and we did enjoy that. HOWEVER!! the dessert!!! What the hell was that??? It was like frozen sweet milk mixed with truffle pieces. It wasn't even ice cream. (supposed to be ice cream) And Chef was running out of the time, (2nd seating customers waiting outside) he quickly shaved the sweet milk ice (not ice cream) and served but there was only 2 teaspoonful of it in the bowl. And the taste was disgusting. Worst ending of Omakase ever. One star for chef's character and one star for fish quality. We will never come back. It's not worth $150. I will pay $300 gladly at Maru Sushi or Sushi Sho. (And you should, too) read more

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Visiting the island with my girl, we wanted to try something different than other Omakase experiences on the island. We found this spot and right from the start, we knew we were in for an unpleasant evening. For starters, there are no signs anywhere to let customers know where you're supposed to go. Nothing in the windows, nothing above and when we passed by a few times, employees inside saw us and instead of coming out to greet us, they just watched us pass back and forth, so we were a bit irked. As the meal started, we were expecting a true Omakase dining experience and instead, got a chef that was more interested in his buddies, than actual customers. Omakase means chefs choice, but with any superior Omakase and the dishes that are presented, you're supposed to get a detailed description of what you're putting in your mouth. Not what we encountered AT ALL. It was more of, "that's a poorly seared scallop", or "thats uni". It was a joke and to top it off, I've had better fish from Kozo HR Restaurant down the street or any number of other sushi places on the island. The head chef only concerned himself with his friends and or family members at the bar. The experience wasn't much of an experience and more of a "we won't be coming back here again". Lastly... very overpriced and I urge you to do some research and find a real Omakase spot on the island... trust me! read more

Overall, this place is very good. The food is perfect. Everything was Superv. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who wants to try something different. read more

Great experience here. This was my first time at an Omakase but I really enjoyed it. Every single course was different but executed well. The ambiance is hip and modern, not so much traditional, but I don't think it takes away from the experience. The service was good and we finished our meal in under an hour and a half. read more

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This was the best omakase experience I've had! High quality fish, unique courses, and a variety of techniques and flavors. The chef was very personable and created a comfortable, light hearted, and fun atmosphere! My family was very happy that we chose this place, the highlight of our trip! read more

Kenneth was so awesome. Great vibe and good food. I will come back again to hang out with Kenneth. "Left" read more

Omakase By Aung - Kenneth was so awesome. Totally vibe with Kenneth and Au - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great experience. Chef is good at what he does and definitely had a nice environment. BYOB was cool, his helper was awesome as well. She was on it all the time and definitely participated in the conversation. Sushi was spot on. Only thing I would say is, I eat quite a bit. A few more courses would've been good and/or maybe an option to continue on or get a few more of the ones you liked. I was a bit hungry still after I left. read more

Our dinner reservations was at 5:30. The doors literally open and unlock at 5:30. So there is no need to arrive early. The omakase was alright. Nothing really stood out. The real issue I had with our meal was the timing between dishes. We had to wait around 5 minutes between (one bite) dishes. The chef only interacted with a group that was having a birthday party. Maybe that's why he didn't notice the boredom of the other people in the restaurant. The music is loud, and I had to strain in order to hear my wife speak. Anyways, it took too long hours for dinner to be finished. read more

Came here for the 8:00 PM seating and it was a great experience. My favorite was the uni rice but the musubi and truffle ice cream was interesting. Everything came out at a good pace while both the chef and the server, Squid, was interacting with the customers at the same time. Would definitely come again. read more

Second time. Even better! Aung mixes it up every day and this time we were treated to both Hokkaido and Santa Barbra Uni. Took guests from LA and they were amazed. Also realized it's really like going to a party where you don't know the other guests but pretty soon everyone is sharing their byob and just having the best time. It's not a hushed temple of sushi like Sushi Sho which I also love. But this is far more accessible and at $130 for 15 premium bites, pretty unbelievable. read more

Exquisite, very skilled chef every price is work of art that broke the mouth. Came here for the second time and looking forward to come back again in future . Highly remembered and it's BYOB at the moment. Cheers and aloha read more

Went for a 5pm seating and had the best experience . I had never tried Omakase before but I will now be back! Had one of the best dinners of my life and was so impressed by Aung. He was so personable and talked with all of us since it was a small setting. read more

Relaxed vibe with fresh (but uninspired) omakase. Ample courses so there was enough to eat. It ended up being very expensive ($140 each and tips expected even though it's the chef/owner serving) and I don't think I would go back. read more

Chef Aung, Sara(h), Angie & Jake are the nicest, friendliest and coolest people around. Sushi was unreal and very fresh. We have been to a few omakase spots but this tops all between the food, service and ambiance. Can't wait to be back! Highly recommend!! Thanks guys read more