Never thought I'd find a place in Kona that opens till 11 pm. Plus, the wife wanted ramen or udon and we weren't too familiar with places in Kailua Kona. Thank goodness for Google! I had a Chirashi bowl and my wife had a tempura udon with a side of gyoza. My wife loved the udon and the gyoza was a fried version which was exceptionally tasty. The fish on the Chirashi bowl tasted fresh but the rice I felt needed more sushi seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good meal altogether. Quite affordable too. Staff was very friendly...and very patient! We were waiting for our grandson too all the way from Waikoloa...and it was raining! Loved the tavern like atmosphere of the place. My wife tends to judge places by how many people eat there. Because when we got there at 8 pm, was only us and another couple. BUT as the night went on, more people started trickling in until the place got filled up, along with others coming to pick up take out. And it was a Sunday night! I guess you can't judge a book by its cover. At least we got the place locked in for late night grinds if and when we ever return to visit the Big Island again. read more

We had a good meal here! The sushi was fresh and all of the various items we ordeees were delicious. Our only non- favorable comment has to do with the service. We were a party of 12 and ordered quite a few rolls, 2 rolls didn't come out so after about 25 minutes we asked about them and we were told they were out of the ingredients to make the rolls. I really wish someone would have told us earlier especially because my wife was Hangry at this point and needed a snickers. Overall our party was pleased with the food and fully understanding that the suspect service (had to ask for empty plates be removed, no water refills, Etc.) may be a rarity I would say the food is worth the trip if you are in the area. read more

Really weird vibe, the food is great but the severs don't have any kind of uniform so you can hardly tell who your waiter is. I feel like it's a very unprofessional kind if vibe and while I understand wanting to have a comfortable environment for employees but it just feels unprofessional.Also, the customer experience is very strange, I didn't feel welcome They wait until you're almost done finishing your food and about to leave then come try to give refills. We had to get our own napkins that looked like they came from the restroom. And then they expect a tip when they gave horrible service.When it came time to pay, we left a cash tip for our server. When she noticed the cash tip, she counted it in front of us, visibly upset, and then began speaking in her language in a clearly frustrated tone. After she walked away, Given her behavior, I no longer felt she deserved it. Overall, this experience was unacceptable. I will never return to this establishment. read more

One of the few places open on New Year's Day. Wanted a decent meal before I flew out. I was able to get seated right away as got there at 5:30pm and was solo. Lot of big groups with families. The server was friendly but limited with his English so wasn't able to make any recommendations. I opted for the chirashi to start the new year with a healthy meal. It came with miso soup which I found salty. The salad was mediocre with a ranch dressing. I think the fish was frozen and not as fresh. Will have to come back for the cooked items or rolls as don't think they're known for sashimi read more

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The food was great ...no complaints there. The service, however, was a different story. Our server was inattentive throughout the meal and needed assistance with our table, and the staff member who stepped in had a noticeable attitude. On top of that, they ran out of certain rolls and never bothered to let us know...we had to ask. Food was solid, service fell flat. read more

The food was very underwhelming and did not taste good at all. It filled the stomach but did not satisfy the taste buds. There are better places in the area and I wouldn't recommend visiting this establishment. Simply put... you get what you pay for. read more

Sean’s kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Really enjoyed my meal here last night! Everything tasted fresh and flavors were great! Service was super nice and we didn't wait around too long for our meal. This place is tucked in a corner. Kind of hard to see. Inside was clean and nothing too fancy. My friend also got the chicken katsu and it was also really good! It's also BYOB so enjoyed that part too! read more

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Miso very salty! BYOB liquor store closed Sunday and Monday Fast sushi Sushi rice very underseasoned Crunchy avocado Fish seems fresh but other ingredients not so much Place not as clean as other reviewers led me to think. Condiment dispensers sticky. Caring service, fast, thoughtful Not much ambiance Restrooms outside no AC read more

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Walked in and tall man greeted us and seated us. Food was pretty good but the staff was the crazy part. We were the only people in the restaurant and there were about 4 staff members visible. Our waiter started to clean the store and sang Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," on the top of his lungs while we ate and then when he noticed I had finished my plate he commented on how fast I ate...I then told him it was because I was hungry and it was all we had eaten that day and how it would be our dinner...interaction was weird but I always eat fast so I just shrugged it off. Also asked us if we needed forks when he gave us chopsticks and when we said "no thank you," he said "oh wow so you know how to use them?" Cause we are white. Lowkey racist but he was funny so it's fine. Definitely not what we were expecting but it was definitely something so if you want weird memories you and your friends can laugh about then this is the place. Giving this 5 stars for the laughs read more

Sean’s kitchen - crunchy roll and D D S ROLL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Rude server. We 5 of us criticize the rice being crunchy and undercook. Nori was soggy. Server should change his attitude. Rushing to clean the table...can't do that. Sean should think of quality. Embarrassing to serve low end quality along with impolite server. read more

We flew in on a late night flight and were looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. We found Sean's and saw that they were open late. Wonderful! The restaurant is located in a shopping strip mall and nothing fancy. We walked right in and they let us sit anywhere. The seats are really hard so don't flop down! The menu is pretty extensive and has a lot of options for everyone! The prices range anywhere from $12- $20 a roll and the appetizers are around $14. The weird thing is that they have a sign in the door that you are allowed to bring in your own beer! Love it! Good to know for another time but I was hoping for saki at least. We ordered about four different dishes: Poke Stuffed Jalepeno with tuna appetizer And two deep fried rolls. The cooked roll had melted cream cheese in it and the texture threw me off. The salmon was ok and the tuna in the second roll had a texture of cat food.... Sorry!!! I guess I'll stick to raw rolls next time! The Poke was delicious and definitely hit the spot for my Hawaiian poke urge!! Other than that... probably won't be back.. read more

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Food amazing !!! Staff and service 5 ! The place has lots of room for big crowds and also for nice private dining! Highly recommended if you are in Kona at the beach. You can have sushi and traditional Japanese food. The bento box is sooo big that I have no idea how big are the regular entrees I don't eat raw fish so I was pleasantly surprised at all my sushi options! read more

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I was visiting Kona for a weekend, and my coworker recommended Sean's Kitchen for dinner. It was a rainy evening and I couldn't find the restaurant at first. Located in a strip mall in Kailua-Kona, the restaurant looks kinda dark from the exterior (I thought that it was closed). When I peeked in, the interior of the restaurant was dark (kinda like a sports bar), but it was definitely a sit-down restaurant, and there were a good amount of diners inside. I was expecting a local braddah (named Sean) cooking behind a counter and local sistahs waiting the tables. It was more like an L&L that was methodically run like a better Chinese restaurant. We were told to sit wherever we wanted, so we picked a booth further from the main entrance, and away from the service counter. Our server (a young girl, very polite) brought our waters and menus. I was surprised to see a variety of entrees to choose from and even sushi rolls. This place is kinda eclectic ---- local, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, American food choices. I ordered the 3 choice combo with chicken teriyaki, assorted tempura and California rolls. It looked like they had several cooks working in the kitchen, and our entrees came out quickly. I didn't expect the portions to be as generous as they were. I was definitely stuffed after finishing my entree. Haha. I was generally satisfied with the food and prices. If I don't feel like driving all the way out to Teshima's, I think that I'd go back to Sean's Kitchen if I'm staying in Kailua-Kona. read more

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Hidden Gem in Kailua-Kona! If you're in Kailua-Kona and craving sushi, Sean's Kitchen is the spot. I honestly can't believe how amazing the food is at these prices -- it's almost too good to be true! The rolls are incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. Every bite tastes like something you'd expect from a high-end sushi bar, but without the high-end price tag. The quality is absolutely top-notch. The service? Spectacular. Friendly, fast, and super attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they care about the experience. The place is spotless, and everything runs smoothly. And here's a big bonus: you can bring your own alcohol with no corkage fee. That alone makes this place a winner for family's. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Sean's Kitchen is easily one of the best finds in town -- high quality, super affordable, and genuinely welcoming. What more can you ask for? Bonus is that they are open late . You can also stop by the Westside Wine store right nextdoor and purchase a big selection of liquor , wine and beer . Lots of cold stuff on hand to bring with you to Sean's. We will be back . read more

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Upon entering, we were informed to take any seat opened and so we did. Service was quick! The food was good, but it could have been greater! We love Hamachi, when we seen they served Hamachi Carpaccio we had to try, unfortunately the lemon was too overpowering. The salad could have used less of the dressing and more variety in greens or maybe even carrots. We loved the calamari, something wasn't right with the fried oysters though. Our main dishes were yummy! We were often checked up on and received water refills as well which was so nice! read more

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Decent Japanese food in Kona. We stopped by earlier today for lunch and were seated right away. We ordered an assortment of our Japanese favorites - sushi, soup, bento box, etc. Food arrived quickly, except the seafood udon noodle soup, which took a while longer. We annihilated most of our food, as we were hungry after the long two hour drive over the saddle road from Hilo. My favorites were the salmon nigiri (oh so tender and fresh) and the crunchy California roll. Service was friendly and efficient. Clean toilets - outside the restaurant but close by. Parking is free and plentiful. read more

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Attentive service, plenty of seating, and a gigantic menu with many tasty options. I'll be back! read more

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What a great Japanese restaurant with great service and delicious food. This small fantastic restaurant really got some great sushi and Japanese food My personal favorite was an appetizer called Dragon balls which is stuffed mushrooms with there unique twist . A lot of very good fresh dishes, sashimi, nigiri and every type a sushi roll you could think of. The service was top notch never had to ask for a refill and were ready to help serve with everything from explaining the dish's to getting my toddler occupied Will be coming back again read more

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I'm eating here right now as I type this. AMAZING sushi rolls and amazing service. I was actually overwhelmed with all the options they had! It is such a chill restaurant and the staff are incredible people. This satisfied my sushi craving so well and I cannot wait to come back! Whenever I visit Kona again, I WILL be coming here!! read more

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Good sushi place. The unagi plate was delicious. Bonus points for open late in an area where everything closes early. read more

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First off, service was great! We were greeted right away and the waitress was friendly and helpful. I received a mailer menu before coming, so I had expected Sean to be a local braddah (maybe even a fisherman given all the sushi offerings), but that was not the case. We ordered chicken karaage and gyoza for starters, which came right away. Both were tasty, however, the texture of the karaage was not what I expected. Still pretty good. For my entree, I ordered a bento with chicken katsu and four pieces of nigiri. The bento also came with a small tossed salad and one gyoza. I have to say the best part was the salad, topped with a creamy sesame-based dressing. The katsu was thin and slightly overcooked. I also had to ask for katsu sauce. The nigiri was just ok. My sister ordered the spicy chicken, which she enjoyed, but her favorite was also the tossed salad. The menu is comparable to Sakura, but the prices here are slightly more expensive. read more

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Restaurant is open late and with a variety of sushi options. The go go roll with shrimp tempura and avocado was good but fell apart easily. The chirashi sushi bowl was filling. I didn't like the octopus though since it was still frozen nor the scallops which had a fishy taste. My partner had the salmon teriyaki was very generous in portion size. Each entree comes with miso soup and a simple salad. read more

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We've been here a bit and service is going downhill. Always asking for no wasabi/no ginger for the kids and they always put it in anyway. Now, they're starting put use gray Ahi and hard rice. They also only have Aloha Shoyu which is weird for sushi. read more

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Sean's kitchen is my favorite place to get sushi. They are super affordable and the food is delicious. They are also open on Sunday's and can accommodate large parties. It's my go to sushi restaurant. read more

The food was very good and we had good service. The atmosphere is not perfect as they appear to focus on takeout

I think this place is on the newer side? Anyways we were looking for sushi options nearby, and decided to give here a try! Service was very friendly throughout, including getting us seated. The menu is sizable with plentiful sushi roll options. NOTABLY, I really like how you can pick multiple meats for the bento box and customize!! I've actually never seen that before. So naturally got that and the seafood udon. Overall, both were great. Reasonable pricing. Bento box sushi was fresh and tasty, while the seafood udon def had a more unique broth. Noodles were very smooth. I'd come back - another review said this was a place to just go to in pinch? I disagree - it's a nice place for any meal. :) PROS: - very friendly service - plentiful menu options - prices are reasonable - bento box is customizable!! - food is fresh overall CONS: - interior feels a bit like an office? read more

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Quick, fabulous sushi in Kona. What a hidden gem in a strip mall. We felt like locals and the sushi was a dream. read more

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Nothing crazy here. You get what you pay for. Chirashi bowl was good, the sushi roll we got was just okay- to much mayo. Quick, friendly service, but hole in the wall place. Would recommend for a quick bite. read more

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Meat Jun here was very good. The chicken katsu also was definitely the way to go if you want a crispy and tasty meal for lunch. Miso soup was tasty and not too salty, the salad dressing was just right as far as acidity and sweetness, and the meatjun/katsu sauces were just right as well. Can't go wrong with this spot, come give it a try read more

We ate here for the first time with my family and had a wonderful experience. The service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. They had live Hawaiian music playing, which added such a nice touch to the atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious--highly, highly recommend! The portions were generous, and we especially loved the bento boxes where you can choose two or three different items. This place is definitely a hidden gem. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Relaxing comfortable, clean, atmosphere. You can't see inside until you open the doors but once inside there are comfortable booths and a feeling of being welcome. The menu is diverse. Our service was attentive and genuinely kind and happy. We never felt rushed and our server had a nice humor. We were a party of 4. Ordering bento boxes and both were delicious. Tofu Udon wonderful. Presentation was appealing and thoughtful. There was Depth of flavor in all of our meals. The prices were very fair. We all felt we had a delicious meal made with love. We will be back. Prices are on point. Find this place and you will feel like you have had excellent food, served humbly with pride. read more

Came in for a late night sushi dinner, not expecting much, and was happily surprised. The sushi was fresh and the rolls had an exciting variety. The waiter was very nice and brought out our food quickly. The ambiance was as expected for the price point, the only draw back was having to walk outside to a different bathroom. The restaurant was also conveniently located near the Main Street in Kona and was easy to get to. Overall a good experience and would come back again! read more

Sean’s kitchen - Sean's roll and cherry blossom roll, both quite delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

OMG?! Either many of these reviewers never ever had great authentic sushi before or these are just fake reviews. I gotta say the sushi was nearly inedible and worse than many market sushi. Fish wasn't fresh and even fishy. The rolls weren't put well together either and easily break apart. Sorry this place is overly rated for what it is and made you feel you might get sick afterwards. Luckily we didn't. read more

Kailua-Kona is a town that closes up pretty early, but we needed a late night meal after night snorkeling with manta rays. Sean's was one of the last places open and had pretty good reviews so we gave it a shot. The selection was good with a variety of sushi options and a few unique things on the menu like the Dragon Ball - spicy tuna stuffed mushrooms with ponzu sauce. The chicken katsu was decent. My daughter ordered ramen and didn't eat 1/4 of it. Overall the food was average. The service was mediocre where we barely got checked in on and it seemed like we were bothering them when we needed anything. 10 minutes before closing a few workers came in and started tearing up some old carpet. Needless to say this caused a stir and made the place dusty and unsafe to continue eating so we packaged up our remaining food and left in a hurry. This is the only time we've eaten here, but the experience was very underwhelming. read more

We're in Kona for a few days, and my family and I were craving sushi! We're so glad we found this spot. The menu offers a great variety, especially when it comes to sushi rolls, plus plenty of other dishes aside from just sushi. Staff was very friendly and place is clean! We left satisfied and would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Was really good would recommend if on the big island server was great a friendly. Will go back

Name is deceiving, great little place, Asian/Japanese, there for lunch, had spring rolls, chicken karaoke (fried chicken), won tons and poke salad. All fresh! Will be going again! read more

The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was nice inside. The food was well priced and good!

What a great experience. After arriving to town late evening we scrambled to find something to eat. Sean's is open until 11:00pm. The menu was plentiful. The food was fresh. The rolls yummy and priced just right. There was something to satisfy every budget. Our server Mark was very attentive. It was a 10 out of 10 for me! read more

Sean’s kitchen - Tempura, Cream Cheese and Crab Wontons Philadelphia Roll, Dragon Roll, Edamame. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

The bento is a solid deal. Food did the job for the first meal we had coming off a sleepy flight. Note-- this isn't a ding to the establishment, just a heads-up for new customers. They have a couple employees who aren't quite fluent in English. Just go in being mindful of this. Try to be patient. Communicate as clearly as you can and double check your order is correct. Otherwise, it's a perfect spot for takeout dinner. If you're a tourist, this isn't far from the grocery stores you head to when you leave the airport. read more