Amazing service and delicious food! We made a reservation for 13 at another restaurant but there…read morewere some glitches in their system so they didn't receive our res but could seat us at a time that didn't work so we were looking for nearby restaurants. Ginza Sushi looked good so I called ahead and asked if they could seat 13 people and they were more than accommodating. 5 minutes after I called and walked over, we were already seated and taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious. This is the best and authentic sushi I've ever tasted. Definitely worth the price! Russel was an amazing server as well! Very fast and great personality. Really made the experience better. I will be coming back again for sure!

Fantastic sushi spot in Ward area. Right across from Merrimans and Whole Foods. I enjoyed the…read moretwister and avenger rolls, a few pieces of nigiri, and the fried pork gyoza. A few notes on the food. I prefer pan fried gyoza to the deep fried version offered here, but it was still good. For the avenger roll, I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side. It tastes good, but I personally didn't want so much. They also unexpectedly put some mayo on the hamachi nigiri pieces. I would have preferred it plain. Service was friendly and the space was really nice. Price was reasonable. Great date spot. I will definitely be back.

IYKYK: 20 restaurants, 3 countries, and 15 time Michelin Star recipient…read more Found in Japan, China, and America (in beautiful Honolulu and Houston), it's Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera! There are meals one enjoys. Meals one admires. Meals one respectfully documents, notes the flavor balance of, and later describes using words like "elegant" and "well-executed." And then there are meals that rock your world. This was one of them. Kaiten sushi, or conveyor belt sushi, is a casual, affordable Japanese dining style invented in 1958 where plates of sushi rotate on a motorized belt passing diners, allowing them to select dishes directly. Here at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, it's not the typical catwalk of pre-made maki rolls, nigiri, and other offering. You order off a kiosk and then it is fast-tracked to your table via sushi belt. Here at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, you are granted the ability to try their Edomae-style sushi for a more affordable price. Edomae-style sushi is a traditional Tokyo cuisine originating in the 1820s, featuring seafood, often cured, marinated, or simmered, served atop rice seasoned with red vinegar (akasu). It focuses on enhancing fish flavor through technique rather than just raw freshness, historically acting as fast food for 19th-century Edo residents. That said, dare I say the best meal I had during my stay on Oahu? I DARE! This was an excellent place suggested by Randy S. I really can't tell you all we had because Randy took charge but every bite? Certified bangers. Not one bad bite had. Pro-tip: If you want to feel like you are being mugged by Neptune, the God of the Sea, have the chawanmushi. Oceanic and delish!

One of my nieces favorite places.This was a whole new sushi experience for me. Order on an iPad and…read morethe food whizzes in on a conveyer belt. I felt like Judy Jetson. The food came rather quickly. It is fun to see the other orders whizzing by. I was with a group of 9 so we were at. two different booths, only one iPad per table. The pesonal service was minimal. I miss seeing the sushi chef in person. The sushi that I had was delicious and the preparations were unique (to me) the pieces were smallish, but so yummy. I would have ordered more but I was not very assertive and everyone wanted the iPad . Most of the nigiri orders were only one at the price point I am used to paying for two and I prefer the experience of sharing. My husband at the other table sampled more than I did. Deep fried Octopus and Toro, I had Yellow Tail and Carpacio, sample two rolls. Big surprise, the French fries were outstanding. The check worked out to about 50 pp. I think that was mostly my husband who enjoyed an array of dishes. As mentioned in other reviews, the bill stacks up quickly. I given them 4 stars for uniqueness, mostly.

Found this spot on TikTok and had to try the Deluxe Tuna Nigiri and Roll. Before heading over, we…read morecalled ahead to check the wait time, which made planning our visit easy. The staff was attentive and welcoming throughout our meal, adding to the overall experience. This quickly became one of my favorite food stops of the trip. The tuna was so good that I seriously considered ordering a second serving just to take back to the hotel. I also tried the Arajiru, which was the perfect complement to the meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to on a future visit.

Made a lunch reservation about 2 weeks prior for a birthday celebration. There are only 2 lunch…read moredining slots available, 11:30a or 1:00pm. As I look online, there also seems to be 3 dinner dining slots available, 5:00p, 6:30p or 8:00p. Located on the 1st floor of the hotel. Know that if you valet park, even with validation, it is $10 for parking, to which they can add to your bill before paying at the end of your meal. We had a party of 7, and the table was just barely big enough to hold all the dishes that we ordered. There's a touch screen order system to which we had minimal interaction with the servers/food runners. Though when we did, they were efficient, though not that friendly. The sushi chef also stopped by our table, to check on us, as I think he was shocked by the amount of food that we ordered though we devoured it all. There's about 4 sushi chefs in the front making the hand rolls and everything else is made in the back, with a pre-made rice machine, presumably for quality control/keeping costs down. Overall, we had a nice lunch, service was quick and efficient, and will most likely come back again.

Food: great sushi. Perfect fish to rice ratio…read more Service: excellent ambiance: was good .. parking might be an issue so be prepared...make reservations to be sure your table is waiting for you . I can see the restaurant being very busy It is well worth the $$$$ spent on your meal.

A hidden gem in industrial area... may look like a ghetto spot but inside it looks nice and chill…read more Pretty popular among the locals. Ordered a bunch of seafood and sushi. Can't even complain and anything can't even go wrong anyways! All tasted very fresh and soft like buttery as it melts in mouth. The service was quick and nice. And this allows BYOB so we got to bring a sake bottle.

It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

An izakaya is a casual Japanese pub-style restaurant designed for socializing over drinks and…read moreshared small plates, acting as a staple of Japanese dining culture. Last meal on Oahu. An excellent offering suggested by my cycle buddy, Randy S. Randy had told us that they were the 2022 James Beard Best Restaurant semi-finalist is deserving recognition. I really can't tell you all we had because Randy took charge. Every bite worked well with the bottle of sake we had. I do know that one of the bites included firefly squid, those cute, small, bioluminescent cephalopods famous for their brilliant blue light. Regardless, it was a fun way to cap off the trip. Loved the food, love the company... what a great place!

It was an amazing evening spent at this place. We return annually to the islands and make it a…read morepoint to enjoy the cuisine at this comfy restaurant. The fish was fresh colorful and presentation didn't disappoint our evening. We were there when they opened adding a personal touch to our evening before the dinner crowd arrived. The sushi chef and his sous chefs worked together to get the food to their guests quickly. We were sitting at the sushi bar --- the dedication and smooth operation seemed fine to me. It was quiet loud when they welcomed guests which wasn't easy to handle but I understood why they were doing that. Loved the presentation of our choices which we took pics of. Thank you for a fun evening. We'll be back next year.

I had Nori bar bookmarked for a little while, and finally had the chance to try it out with my…read moredaughter for a late lunch. We made reservations at 2:30 PM and we're here for happy hour. We ordered the deluxe platter, spicy dynamite cake, and chicken skewers. The food was so good! The deluxe platter had a combination of spicy Ahi rolls and some sashimi. Spicy dynamite cake was not too spicy, but had layers of rice, avocado, and spicy Ahi with sauce, and Nori wrappers on the side. Chicken skewers you can order them individually, in a set of three or five and we opted for three. Service was very friendly and attentive. We finished everything. The three items we ordered the cost was $60, adding tip and tax was around $75. The restaurant is very small. Seating only at the bar hence in the restaurant name. Definitely would like to come back and try some of the other options.

A favorite spot for a pleasant but quick dining experience. You'll definitely need reservations…read more(Open Table) but with tablet ordering and a choice to be served piece by piece or all at once, you actually could be in and out pretty quickly. I'm not sure when they added ramen but my neighbor's bowl looked pretty solid. A few other menu tweaks and additions since they opened and a nice technology improvement which now allows you to order the sushi temaki sets through the app. Something for everyone here now. Free parking in all the nearby structures. I kinda love coming to this spot and this micro-neighborhood within the new Kakaako.

Sushi & Sashimi deluxe 48 Miskyaki butterfish…read more I'm a big fan of butterfish in a Japanese restaurant and this is what led me to it. Sashimi is always a must too

My wife wanted something with a bit of an elevated ambiance for dinner and this place looked modern…read moreand nicer aesthetically, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated at a booth of this 2nd floor restaurant, overlooking the touristy walking street with a bunch of stores and restaurants. Our waitress came, but seemed in a rush and we simply just didn't connect. She unenthusiastically told us about the most popular dishes and we ended up ordering. We went with 2 popular cut rolls, a Brussel sprouts appetizer and a wagyu fried rice. The sushi rolls tasted pretty good, but not amazing. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was actually very delicious. It was made with a yummy sweet and savory sauce and the sprouts were perfectly cooked and very tasty. The wagyu fried rice was prepared table-side, which was also pretty cool. The ingredients looked very fresh and the rice came out tasty. The wagyu beef pieces tasted pretty good. The girl who made the rice table-side, too, wasn't feeling it. The vibe was cold, no smile and she seemed in a rush. All in all, our dinner experience was good, but I wish for the service to be a little friendlier next time.

Did the lunch omakase with a friend. The service was very nice, very quiet space with subdued…read moreambiance. It was challenging to get through all of the courses, but I succeeded. There were standouts and overall we loved the meal. A local id gets the 10% service fee removed which was nice. I would recommend the $150 lunch omakase - I don't think the $50 abalone dish was worth the upgrade.

Had an amazing omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreattentive, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than overly formal. Every piece of sushi was beautifully presented not overwhelming. You can really tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the balance of flavors and textures. One of my favorite bites was a sashimi piece topped with something that looked like finely grated cheese (not sure what it actually was), but it melted perfectly with the fish and added a really unique savory flavor. The chefs and staff also had a good sense of humor. At one point they served kinki fish and jokingly explained that the English translation sometimes gets called "idiot fish," which got everyone laughing at the counter. The omakase is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience made it very satisfying. If you're looking for a refined sushi experience with great service and beautifully crafted bites, this place is worth the splurge.

The offerings are great! The fish is fresh, the selections are nice…read more We are partial to their Ahi poke/salmon nigiri bento. (Selection C1). We also like their hamachi kama or ahi poke salad for those who want to reduce their starch, you know, rice. Just phone in your order, whip by and pay and pick up your order. (They have never screwed up our orders. But I would still check when you pick up) Sushi/poke bentos, sushi sets, sushi rolls, udon combos and salads- a good assortment of selections Clean, limited seating inside, pleasant and efficient staff. One of our go to places when we are in the mood for seafood.

We ordered Domo Cafe for food delivery for an office lunch and were very happy with the order of 14…read moreitems all arriving fresh and on time. I ordered the veggie bento which consisted of inari sushi and veggie rolls cut into pieces. I was happy to see the veggie rolls included avocado which some places get cheap and fill it with cucumber carrots and lettuce. Such good flavor with cucumber, avocado, daikon, kanpyo, and lettuce. The rolls were quite filling and I ended up taking it home for dinner. Everyone was happy with their dishes and I would definitely recommend Domo Cafe for take out food delivery!