This is not a traditional omakase, so don't come here looking for that. It's on the casual side and chef is playing his favorite music off his phone. The chef is fun to chat with and personable. The kitchen staff is very minimal, just him and one waitress who helps clear plates, refill waters, wash dishes etc. Chef prepares each bite and serves it. The whole 15 course meal takes about 1.5-2 hours and it's BYOB, no cork fee, and dinner was $140 per person without tip. It was a 12 person bar around the chef. Reservations were so easy using OpenTable. The food itself was tasty and luxurious. He prepares the fresh fish using smoking, curing/marinating, and topping with different fresh herbs, citrus, caviar, or uni. Chef also takes time to ask if there are any special celebrations and prepares poke with a candle as a gift. I had a few points for improvement: - the dessert was underwhelming. it's not a dessert place so I wasn't expecting to be wow-ed but the ice cream was filled with crystals and had an unpleasant texture. I would have preferred something more classic like tamago or mochi but that's just me. - because of the minimal staff for 12 people, there can be significant pauses between bites. also no one cleans off your plate between bites, so sometimes sauce from a prior bite might get onto the next bite. - I think the chef could benefit from explaining more about each dish- ie where the fish is from, what's special about the fish or the preparation, etc. It's a little hard to do this well because he is serving 12 people. read more

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Best experience on our trip! This was my first time trying omakase and I wasn't sure what to expect. We had a party of 10 and at first had trouble finding the business as the windows were frosted out. Once we found it they put our drinks on ice and we started taking shots. The staff and chefs were really entertaining and laid back. The playlist was a vibe and the food was delicious. We got the 15 course omakase and got a bonus bday course. 10/10 would recommend if you are looking for a fun dining experience. Great for big groups who like to party. read more

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This is a 17 course omakase, every single course was AMAZING. They import fish from Japan and New Zealand, offering options of fish outside of just the islands of Hawaii. The overall experience was absolutely amazing, Aung and Sarah gave the most splendid evening experience, which was both a great taste experience and fun experience! They even do a mini karaoke session at the end if you are at the 8pm slot! Overall my favorite omakase spot, and I will definitely be coming back. read more

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We went for their lunch to celebrate Father's Day and Chef Aung was so kind, welcoming, and easygoing! He allowed our toddler daughter to join us, which I know is a rarity in the Omakase world. Loved the modern and intimate vibe and most importantly the food was delicious! Our daughter inhaled our clam miso soup. Soooo yummy. We definitely want to go back for dinner on a future date night also and def take more alcohol to share with the chef, since it is BYOB. If you love omakase and want to enjoy it with a contemporary ambiance, definitely make a reservation here. Parking was convenient as it was right behind the restaurant, and as parents with a toddler, that is always a bonus point! Thank you Chef Aung!! read more

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Really enjoyed my omakase experience here that I had a few months ago. Each piece was perfectly curated and it was fun getting to see the pieces being assembled. Chef Aung and his team do a great job with getting to know their guests and making sure each group is getting enough attention. There were only a few pieces that I didn't love and it wasn't due to how it was assembled but more so was just not a fan of the fish. Highly recommend checking out if you are willing to splurge! Below was the menu: 1. Spotted shrimp and corn puree 2. Spanish mackerel and caviar 3. Sea bream and Hokkaido uni 4. Clam miso soup 5. Chu toro 6. Big fin squid 7. Halibut with fin muscle 8. Pickled mackerel 9. Scallop and mushroom 10. Akame zuki (soy cured lean ahi) 11. Hokkaido uni rice with caviar 12. New Zealand king salmon 13. Kelp cured hamachi 14. Golden eye snapper (kinmedai) 15. Chopped bluefin tuna and chives 16. Salted milk ice cream read more

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Omakase by Aung describes themselves as a modern/contemporary sushi omakase, serving a mix of edomae-style and modern-style nigiris. Our seasonal omakase included: +Buri +Hotate +Shima Aji +Aki Sake +Akami +Kuruma Ebi +Uni Rice with Caviar +Otoro +Kinmedai +Hokkaido Uni +Wagyu +Ikura +Nodoguro +Tamago +and, a dessert (a grainy ice cream) Overall, the omakase was just okay, but didn't think it was worth the price point. The vibe is pretty comfortable, with an open kitchen; staff were friendly. You could tell that there are regulars who come here for dates and/or to celebrate various occasions. +edomae-style and modern-style nigiris +avoid the omakase read more

An unforgettable omakase experience! Not your typical traditional omakase spot with an elderly Japanese chef. Instead, Chef Aung in his 20s from Thailand serves up sushi with '90s hip-hop playing. Surprisingly, the 15-course was incredibly fresh and delicious. Sushi quality was top-notch for the price of $140 per person. Also Byob was a huge plus! We really enjoyed the experience! read more

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I had the amazing and unique opportunity to have a one on one lunch omakase, curated by sushi chef Aung in Honolulu, Hawaii. Located next to Waikiki Beach, Omakase by Aung offers a 15-course menu for $130, with a focus on edomae style nigiris. A relaxing afternoon at Omakase by Aung is an intimate experience as Aung welcomes you as if you were an old friend coming over for dinner. Stories and wisdom were shared over sake (Koshi No Kanbi - Junmai Daiginjo, recommendation by the Sake Shop) - BYOB. Something that most people might not know about Aung is that he works every day of the week, no joke! I find his dedication to his craft quite admirable, as it is clear that making sushi and making his guests happy is a quintessential element of his "ikigai" or reason for being. We are all in search of our own meaning of Ikigai, but it's days like this that make me wonder: "of any activity you do, ask yourself: if you were the last person on earth, would you still do it?" To Aung: Otsukaresama desu! (transalation: thank you for being tired!) Song Choice: Shiki No Uta - Nujabes Aung's Song Choice: Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer My favorite: black throat sea perch with caviar read more

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Excellent boutique omakase run by Aung. Limited seating daily and a fun experience with Aung. Felt like a family establishment where you're a valued customer. You connect with a few of the other guests as well, if you're open to it. Excellent fish choices and freshness. Uni was fresh, but my favorite was the ebi. The beginning soup was excellent with the clams and you left perfectly content and happy. Aung has a lot of experience with sushi and everything was well balanced between the wasabi and home made soy sauce. No extra is needed. Fun and wild times. Excellent music. BYOB - including soda and tea. Will go back read more

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This review is long overdue! My partner and I celebrated our 10th anniversary here, and it was such a blast. The vibes were unmatched--Aung and his team were amazing. The food? Insanely phenomenal. The ambiance? So much fun and super welcoming. Seating inside is limited, but that's part of the charm. It's wild how a group of total strangers can walk in not knowing each other and leave feeling like friends. Great food, great drinks, great energy. We'll definitely be making a reservation the next time we're in Honolulu! read more

OMG food was absolutely amazingly delicious. The servers were friendly and personable. Chef Aung kept us entertained the whole time. Counter has 12 seats and it was full. It was my daughter's birthday so they sang HB to her. She said it was the best omakase she's had. Reservations is a must and byob. I highly recommend Omakase by Aung! read more

A casual and fun omakase that we found and loved it! The presentation was beautiful with generous portions. And it's byob!! I would suggest bringing a nice sake to complement the omakase. This place is by reservation only and is opened for lunch and dinner. Parking is tricky but if you drive in the interior streets in the neighborhood, you can find street parking or you can Uber. read more

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

My wife and I dined here for a date night celebration for my wife's birthday, and we walked away impressed. If you're looking for an experience akin to Sushi Sho, you're probably not going to enjoy Aung's. But if you're hoping for great food and a fun atmosphere, this is the spot. As a reminder, Aung's is a BYOB restaurant, so either come prepared or you will need to squeeze in a visit to the local liquor store before your meal kicks off. We rolled up with some Japanese beer and a bottle of sake to accompany our sushi. I absolutely love BYOB places, so Aung's is already a winner in my book. Plus, Aung and his staff are super friendly and open to partaking in celebratory drinks with guests, which adds to the lively atmosphere. I'd say the omakase experience with Aung is casual but elevated. The food is solid and the service is timely. I won't dive into all the specifics of each dish, but just know the food here is delicious and the price point of $140/person feels appropriate. There were sixteen dishes included in the omakase, and because several of the guests were celebrating birthdays, Aung provided a birthday "cake" (comprised of ahi and uni stacked on top of each other) special, which was a treat! My wife and I agreed that Aung's spot would be a great place to rent out with your friends to celebrate and party while enjoying a delicious omakase. read more

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Wow such an amazing and high quality omakase experience! A great deal for the price - I was definitely stuffed by the end. I have been to other omakase meals and have left feeling unsatisfied or not full. This was NOT the case here at Omakase By Aung. The entire meal was delicious, you can tell that he definitely focuses on top quality fish and ingredients. It was also such a fun meal with good vibes! Chef Aung was so funny and easy to talk to. For our meal, there were three couples in total and he interacted with all of us. The meal also ends with his own homemade ice cream which was sooo good. Also does not hurt that this place is BYOB. We brought our own sake which paired perfectly with the meal. I have been telling everyone who is visiting Oahu to check out this place. read more

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Compliment sandwich: Pros: - Sensational dishes with flavors that were beyond compare - Many more courses than we envisioned Cons (None with the food or staff, just location) - Doors open promptly at the time of reservation, showing up early means waiting outside - Parking is limited behind the restaurant, some parking across the street Pros: - Extremely friendly atmosphere, attentive staff that interact with each guest. - BYOB and we brought wine for us and to share There are 3 seating times of 1:00, 5:30 and 8PM. We chose the 5:30pm seating and had a great dinner and interaction with the staff. They said the 8PM seating is typically more raucous, especially after a few shots of tequila on a weekend. read more

We had a fantastic time at Omakase by Aung! There was no signage when we visited since they are still very new. They don't have their liquor license yet which is why they are BYOB but we didn't mind that. It's a tiny little omakase spot with only 12 seats. I loved the modern decor and the bumping R&B. Food was exceptional. Amazing experience with such unique items from Japan, New Zealand and more. Chef was creative and balanced flavors and textures superbly. He also shared tequila with us all and celebrated some of the guests' birthdays. We would love to return! One thing that could be improved is how guests are welcomed. It felt cold and mechanical. When the host first opened the door she never said "hello" at all. She plainly asked for our names and then seated us. The chef also didn't acknowledge us at all and simply started serving. It felt very odd - something we have never experienced at an intimate place like this. It could be easily addressed by training staff to provide a warm welcome, and with a quick intro from the Chef with a bit about his background and approach to the meal. Everyone warmed up after a while (about midway) however. We're wishing Chef and his team the best! read more

Omakase by Aung in Honolulu: An Unforgettable Culinary Experience! If you're looking for an intimate and exclusive dining experience, Omakase by Aung is a hidden gem in Honolulu. With only 12 seats, you'll feel like you're part of an exclusive culinary journey. Chef Aung's masterful skills and attention to detail are evident in every bite. The omakase menu is a delight for the senses, featuring beautifully presented dishes that showcase the freshest ingredients. Each course is thoughtfully crafted and expertly paired with sake or wine. The personalized service and cozy ambiance make this a truly unforgettable dining experience! It is a BYOB place so bring a good bottle of bubbly or sake! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience at Omakase by Aung! Chef Aung's warm, friendly energy instantly makes you feel welcome, and the intimate vibe of the space adds to the magic. Every course was a delicious, artful surprise--thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Easily one of the best dining experiences on Oahu and definitely recommending to friends and family! read more

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This place has been on my "to try" list for so long. My friend lives around here, walks her dog past it frequently and has dined here a handful of times. She always speaks highly of it, so when she was moving, it seemed like the perfect place to have our last hoorah. Another yelper described this place as "lively dinner party" and I agree. The chef is fun, his staff is so great and the food itself is delicious. I honestly could not finish it and they kept assuring me it was totally fine and "no pressure." At other omakase places and in Japan it is considered really rude not to finish so they could tell I felt bad and was feeling the pressure, and said it was no big deal. We got the later seating. The building is super inconspicuous, which is kind of cool--like a speakeasy. They recognized my friend right away and were surprised she was leaving--meaning they actually read the comments of the reservation. We felt totally welcome the whole time--the restaurant itself is really nice and the restrooms are super clean and well stocked. I would say 5 stars across the board--ambiance, service and food. Mahalo Omakase by Aung for giving us a great time, a great meal and my friend a wonderful send off! read more

Best omakase ever!!! Chef Aung and his staff are so nice and provide not only excellent service but delicious omakase! Restaurant is small, limited seating but comfortable. It is BYOB so be sure to stop by the store to pick up a bottle of sake or wine to drink. Me and my fiancé also have allergies and Aung was so kind and prepared allergy friendly foods for us. Will be back! read more

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Came here for a my 40th birthday celebration as a group of 8 people. There's only about 12-13 seats in total but the bar is spacious. Chef Aung, Leslie, and Maddie (please forgive any misspellings on names) were such gracious hosts! The food was delicious and the evening was so much fun! Thank you for such a memorable night. read more

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While visiting Hawaii, I definitely knew that I wanted to try an omakase experience that was still on the affordable side of things. Luckily saw a video of a group on tiktok having a blast with Chef Aung and was able to make a reservation the week of! The ambience and environment was great. I personally loved the music! It was a nice and intimate experience; seating was limited and we were all able to face chef Aung. FYI it was BYOB! Definitely recommend bringing your own sake to pair with the sushi. This made the experience super fun! Overall, the fish was authentic and high quality. Plating and presentation was nice! There are 15 total courses that range in a wide variety of flavors. I personally think that it was well worth the price. read more

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If you're lucky enough to have a friend who is skilled at seasoning sushi rice and selecting, handling, and cutting the toppings for the rice, and willing to have you over to his house for a meal, you might have a friend like Aung. You don't request what to eat. You simply trust that your friend will take care of you. If you're not that lucky then head on over to Kapahulu for one of the two best sushi omakase on the avenue. A clean, minimal, modern, well lit space with just a counter for up to 12. The counter is wide and slightly high for the chairs. Tunes overhead similar to your Get Up! or New Music! playlist on Apple Music. When you walk in the door don't be surprised if Aung greets you by name from behind his work space (he's being friendly and also confirming your reservation). Just like at your friend's place, you have to bring your own drink of choice - break it out right away so Aung or one of his assistants can get you the proper glassware (and maybe get a taste for themselves). The neta is efficiently precut to allow Aung to serve without too much delay. His knife work is clean. There isn't an overemphasis on too many competing layered neta, saucing, or garnish. The finished nigiri or temaki look good. The ambiance is welcoming and friendly. You can talk, laugh, enjoy yourself. Just remember to be respectful of the other guests. A very reasonably priced omakase with a nice seasonal balance. read more

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I had a great experience here! Coming here for lunch with my husband and 2 friends, the four of us were the only guests with Chef Aung so it's a very intimate experience that we all got to chat as a group, and also us 4 got to know the chef. I was curious so I read some of the 1, 2-star reviews after my dining experience, and I could see why it didnt meet certain expectations of some customers, which I can elaborate later, but let's talk about the food first. So delicious!!!!! It's quality, fresh ingredients without any overwhelming and overpowering sauces and flavors, almost like a purist approach but not quite because he would combine two pure ingredients to make a new flavor, e.g. caviar and some type of fish, bits of green onions with salmon, etc. he's careful with his preparation to make sure the star remains the star of the show, but not entirely plain Jane on everything. Some omakase mix in courses that don't cost much to make like chawanmushi or tempura, but all 14 (or 15? I didn't keep count) course were solid, quality, more expensive ingredients. I didn't keep track of the fish names, but I remember I had ootoro, Chutoro, kinmedai, amberjack, seabream, uni, caviar, scallops in broth, miso soup with wakame and clams, Spanish mackerel, salmon, squid in yuzu sauce, and we ended with salted milk ice cream. Some fish was served torched, some just raw with shoyu, and most nigiri didn't have strong wasabi flavor. The chef didn't use any shiso as he found that too overpowering; I appreciate that approach of sushi and how I eat my food too. I'm Cantonese and in Cantonese cooking it's all about fresh ingredients and just enough seasoning to bring out the best of the ingredients. I feel like this is the style of this omakase. So if you're into a lot of interesting novel flavor combinations then I'm not sure if you'll get wowed here. It was a 14-15 course meal for $140 pp so after tax and tip it's about $175 pp. I wouldn't say it's a steal, but because of the quality of the ingredients, it's fair for Honolulu as compared to other omakase places. The courses didn't have any filler type of dish, all solid seafood dishes. The ambiance is clean, modern, spacious with comfy bar seats (all bar seats). The dishes are simple but nice. Drinks are byob without corkage charge so hurray! It's also nice the restaurant provides glasses and ice bucket to chill your alcohol. It's located at the corner with parking at the back. The place doesn't have a sign outside but google map would point you to the right spot. As for the service, it's almost just chef Aung serving us by putting the nigiri on our plates or serving us other dishes like soup and seafood with some sauce. The other staff didn't come in till after our meal to prep some fish. So the whole time we were chatting and drinking with the chef, and we all (I think) had a great time. But I can imagine if it's a full house with one chef, it could be a very different experience. Chef Aung did tell us what he's serving each time, but sometimes we were busy chatting or sometimes he said it too fast I couldn't catch everything lol but he later said all his stuff come from Japan so maybe he didn't feel the need to keep saying fish from Japan, scallop from Japan, uni from Japan, every time. He is not Japanese himself, and he's not traditional Japanese proper, and he would drink with you while working, so I can see for people expecting a traditional Japanese omakase, it could throw you a curve ball. (I have a friend who's a Japanese working at a high end sushi restaurant as a sushi chef in California. He isn't allowed to drink during his shift.) So yeah, I can see why some customers weren't happy about it. This omakase is not traditional nor bold and innovative, it's somewhere in between, but that's what I like. If this sounds like something you would like too, give it a shot! read more

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Omakase by Aung has been on my bookmark list for a while and I'm so happy to finally have dined here. They have a simple and modern design. The place has a lot of natural lighting from all their windows if you do the 5:30 seating. It's on the darker side with their last seating at 8pm. You can only enter when they open for the seating. If you arrive early, you will have to wait outside till they open their doors and call you in. They are BYOB so make sure to take advantage of that. Their staff will offer to chill your drinks till you enter which is nice. The parking lot in the back is shared with the other businesses in the building. Otherwise, street parking would be another option. Across the street also has a pay to park lot. Customer service was great the entire night and it was great getting to know Aung. They seat up to 12 people per seating. The sushi was fresh and the omakase was 16 courses. Some I really enjoyed while other dishes were just okay. It was a good tasting and a fun night. Solid omakase restaurant at a good price point with BYOB. Side note: the fancy plates you see in some of the photos are only brought out for seatings with exactly 10 people so all the plates match. read more

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You know that feeling when you find a new favorite restaurant that you want to succeed, but also not to get absurdly busy Bar Leather Apron style? That's me right now writing this review that I'm half wanting to just delete as I write it. Omakase by Aung is a hide in plain sight restaurant that offers very limited seating of just 24 people a night with one lunch serving. No branding on the outside, with a sort of "if you know, you know" vibe. Offering a whopping FIFTEEN dishes on the menu for $140 a person, Aung does this all by himself bar style with patrons watching his every move. He regularly changes up his menu seasonally and even day to day, with the online menu being largely just a suggestion of what you might get. Don't read the menu and expect to get every single dish listed on it, but you will enjoy this if you like seafood and raw fish. You know when the restaurant goes quiet with people slowing chewing the quality, craftsmanship, and creativity in their sushi and that is common occurrence here. Savor this experience because most of us aren't wealthy enough to do this on the regular. Some of my favorite dishes where the butter cured salmon, otoro (fatty tuna), red snapper, raw Hokkaido scallops, uni nigiri, and cheesecake ice cream. Did I mention that Aung makes his own ice cream? Well he does and it's amazing, just like every dish on the menu. I took my better half here for our anniversary and then told my friends about it who then pushed me to make reservations for all of them. My girlfriend loved this meal and my friends equally enjoyed the delicious melt in your mouth seafood. One of my friends is allergic to gluten, but Aung was able to modify his dishes so that they could eat without having a bad time later. Due to the limited number of seatings, there is a charge for failure to show up, so be sure to cancel well in advance if you can't make it, but you should move that mountain to make it to your reservation. You can reserve online via OpenTable. Parking is available in the back but only with five stalls. So look for street or in the paid lot across the street shared with Side Street Inn. It's also BYOB and they provide ice and a bucket for your alcohol of choice. read more

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Chef Aung created such a fun and incredible omakase culinary experience. This is a must repeat for any future visits to Hawaii. The service and ambience were outstanding. read more

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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! Everything was fresh and delicious. Also loved how personable chef Aung was and the staff's warm and impeccable service. Very fun and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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I wish this was a more memorable experience for $140/pp. A majority of the fish was good, but the flavors were basic and nothing to write home about. You get 15 pieces. One plus is it's BYOB. But there are better omakase out there for a similar price. The ambiance is more of a playful, party vibe. Music ranges from Drake to Mariah Carey. Chef Aung is not too chatty, but he can be if he likes you. During our dinner he consistently talked to four customers out of the twelve dining. The omakase started off rough with firefly squid that was overly fishy and cooked Spanish mackerel that was overly dry. The last piece of sushi was uni. Sadly it was the most disappointing piece of uni I'd had in a long time. There was no briney ocean taste, no slight sweetness or creaminess :( The dessert was a mediocre pistachio ice cream that felt like an after thought. I'd skip this and pay a little more to get a better overall experience. read more

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We were in the mood for some lunch sushi omakase and this is one of maybe three places on the island that offers lunch omakase. The value here is outstanding. We paid $130 plus tax and tip. Some other dinner omakase places on the island charge more than double what this place charges. And for the price, I thought the quality of the food was very, very good. Lunch menu is the same as dinner menu and I liked all of the dishes. Favorite for me was the Hokkaido scallops hand roll (scallops were sweet). The 2 soups we had and the dessert were all very very good too. I really like the ice cream! The strawberry topping provided the sweetness to the creamy ice cream. Perfect ending to the omakase!! We were served a total of 16 courses with no tamago, which was fine with me cause the egg course I can live without. For me, I'd rather have a second soup or another cooked or sushi course than a tamago course. Menu changes often so tamago may be back on the menu soon if that's your preference. I thought the ice cream was the perfect way to end the omakase. The ice cream was that good to me. To top it off the chef is very friendly. Made for a very pleasant and enjoyable Friday lunch. He was the only staff there for the lunch course so he did everything, including refilling our water. Only critique I have is that I think the otoro could've done without the flambé touch (blow torching). Of the 16 dishes we had, 3 were finished with use of a blow torch to, I think, change up the flavor. The partially cooked chutoro was actually yummy. I liked that. But for the otoro, I prefer to taste that part of the fish without it being cooked at all. But that's just me. Keep in mind I think the value here is outstanding. That is the reason for my 5 stars. I am not comparing to more expensive sushi omakase places on the island. For those looking to visit, there is a small parking lot in the back of the restaurant with maybe seven or so stalls. It's not Costco-sized parking stalls so probably will be tight if you drive a large vehicle (*cough*all you 4Runner people!). Parking for the 1p seating was not an issue when we went. (There were only a total of 4 of us plus the chef) There were only two other cars besides ours in that lot at that time. To get to the restaurant we needed to walk around to Kapahulu Ave where the restaurant entrance is. If packed, there is a large paid parking lot across the street that was empty and neighborhood parking if you lucky. As far as dress code, I think I couldve worn t-shirt, shorts, and slippers for this lunch and felt up to this place's expectations cause that's what the chef was wearing, which was awesome to me. I really liked the chill vibe. If you are looking for a chill omakase sushi place with excellent value, I very much recommend this place. And yes, it is BYOB. read more

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This truly is a small world! He used to be the sushi chef of my favorite omakase place in New York and now he's in Hawaii! He has very limited seating but you can easily book a reservation on OpenTable. It's on the same sidewalk as Bo's Kitchen and you can either do street parking or park across the street in the lot where Side Street Inn is. He doesn't engage in conversation as much as I thought he would but he lets his food do all the talking. Every bite was just "wow"; everything melted in my mouth and he sometimes has creations that are outside of the box like Uni on top of amaebi??? I never had that before but it went really well together! It's BYOB but me and the other couple didn't bring anything so he let us finish up a bottle of sake he had in the fridge (happy birthday to me) It's definitely an intimate setting but you can easily make friends with your seat mates. The price isn't too bad at $130 per person and you leave pretty satisfied! read more

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Omakase By Aung is an amazing gem in this saturated Honolulu omakase scene! The vibes here are immaculate, from the modern jazz covers of popular songs to the intimate sushi counter and understated yet fun pops of decor. Aung provided such amazing hospitality and service throughout the experience and really brought a contemporary twist to traditional omakase. Each dish was incredible and he did such a wonderful job explaining the ingredients and how to best eat each bite. Lunch is 16-courses for $140 without tax or tip. I definitely will be back to try the 17-course dinner. This spot is BYOB and chef's favorite is tequila which I will definitely be bringing next time! read more

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100/10 recommend! I had the best experience and will definitely be back. Food is amazing and the service is even better! read more

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

Different from any omakase I have experienced, don't go here if you want a traditional, tranquil, refined sushi experience with detailed explanations of locations and preparation of the food. My bestie treated me for my bday and while I was expecting good quality sushi I didn't not know that a party with loud music would be included! Chef Aung seems fun and laid back for a sushi chef but treats his food with the attention it deserves. Everyone gets a seat at the bar which seats about 10-12. I'm not sure if we just got lucky or if the crowd is always so friendly, but with alcohol and music we quickly became friends with our seat mates and cheered to one another's life events - their engagement and my birthday! BYOB is a great plus here. Definitely bring a bottle or two to pair with the sushi and to make friends with your bar mates. The free "pairing" will double your pleasure and fun! We got lucky finding parking in their tiny back lot but you can also park across the street in the paid lot adjacent to Side Street. Chef Aung's style is more purist and he lets the flavor of the seafood speak for itself. Sushi was fresh and beautifully plated. I liked how the rice was prepared but forgot to ask where it was from. I did wish there was a little more description and explanation of the food however. At this price point I want to know exactly what I'm eating so I can appreciate it more. Of the 14 course menu my faves are asterisked. *Oyster w caviar Amaebi w uni sauce Amberjack Aged yellowtail Mackerel Scallop *Striped jack Shima aji (? Missed this one) with Uni rice Tiger prawn Akami Barracuda *Otoro Uni Black Sea perch kuro guro w caviar Cheesecake ice cream Like all good omakase chefs, Aung was able to get the portions just right so I somehow left feeling like I ate not one grain of rice more or less than I should have. Of course I also had liquid rice in addition to that. So if you need your pants to feel tight or your stomach to feel hard in order to feel full, then you can go to Zippy's before or after. Thanks for the FUN omakase party Chef Aung! read more

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Good time. Food is awesome and the chef really knows what he's doing. Quiet, peaceful vibe to go with the meal. Listening to the chops and slices of the knife. The drinks get expensive fast though lol. read more

First dinner we had in Oahu and man what a bad idea cause it was so good that every meal that followed pales in comparison. The setting is super intimate with a max of 10 seats per seating. We got to see Chef Aung, Jake, and Sarah work their magic right in front of us for a truly great experience for the next 1.5 hours. Everything is cut and prepared fresh right in front of you. There's a specially curated playlist that matches the cool vibe of the place and they chat with you throughout the entire meal, answering any questions about the meal, and giving their personal recs around the island. Honestly cannot recommend this place enough if you happen to be in Oahu. It is BYOB, but there is a gas station about 2 min walk away (45 sec jog) that has a good selection of sake and beer. Next time I will definitely get extra to share with the staff as well which just adds to the fun! read more

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Wow! Excellent dinner! Omakase by Aung open up in 2022 on Kapahulu, the street of eateries, what a perfect location for locals and tourists. Chef Aung is actually Burmese and have experience working in SF and NY for his training. Omakase is available for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week unless Aung goes on vacation. It's a 12 seater counter where everyone gets a nice shot of the preparation of the food. Ingredients are flown in based on seasonal freshness.... but you can pretty much expect certain items like caviar, uni, and ahi. Edomae style sushi... you might think it's supposed to be fancy, but it actually originated to be a fast food during the Edo period, where small businesses started to boom. Edo style cuisine are known to be saltier and sweeter compared to other cuisines in Japan. Everything was fresh and delicious, so it's hard to pick my favorites for the night. Also, Chef makes his own ice cream! It was a wonderful experience and all the guests felt comfortable chatting in the open kitchen. Definitely a place you want to return if you can afford the price tag. read more

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Honestly a much different experience than I was expecting, but we had absolute blast spending the evening with Aung. I've done several omakase services, and this one was like none I'd been to before. The food was very good, but the energy and overall experience was what made it. Aung is a great host and created an experience where the entire group bonded over the course of the evening and had a great time. We shared drinks (BYOB), talked with our neighbors, and feasted on some amazing bites. It's the kind of dinner I love, like when you snag a spot at a popular restaurant at the bar bc there are no tables due to a 3 month waitlist, and end up making new friends and sharing your meal. I will say this; I think the 5pm seating is more a traditional experience, compared to the 8pm service which was an overall great time. So depending on what you want out of the night, book accordingly! read more

Came here with my fiance for my birthday and we could not have been more pleased! Aung and the entire team were very friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. This spot has all the class with none of the pretentiousness, which i love! Felt like a high-end dining experience without the judgey atmosphere. all that to say the place was still very nice and the food was just *chef's kiss*. unfortunately we're from out of town but i will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a high end yet laidback/trendy omakase experience. few tips when coming here: - it's BYOB/Alcohol with no corkage fee which to be honest i actually really appreciated. Rather than trying to cater to everyone's taste just bring your own and share with the chefs for a fun time! - there is a small gas station 2 mins walking distance away that sells good sake for really cheap. highly recommend going there if you're in a pinch. - LOCATION: this one was a bit tricky because there were no signs or address numbers anywhere but it's on the corner ground level with the floor to ceiling windows. the place looks like an omakase place so you can't really miss it once you know what to look for. - PARKING: there is a small lot in the back of the restaurant. looked like there was street parking as well but i'd recommend ubering or getting there early and then walking to the gas station to pick up some sake/beer/alcohol. thanks again to Aung and the team! we had an unforgettable omakase experience read more

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Omakase by Aung is such a hidden gem! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we loved everything that was served. I would rate this omakase over others i've tried in california and even japan! Loved that he has a lot of seared courses. We went for lunch and loved the relaxing music that he plays for his lunch session. Aung is also super cool! 10/10 will definitely be back! read more

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