We stopped in with a friend for lunch. This was our first visit. The café was quiet for lunch, but that was a bit out of place as the service and food was outstanding. We will definitely be back for more at sensei sushi, bar and Grill! I had a hot tea, a sashimi platter, a side bowl of rice, and I shared an agedashi tofu with my wife. Everything was excellent, including the delicious fresh shiso that came with the sashimi platter. Service was fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is casual Japanese Hawaiian.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended! read more

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Simply made Grill shrimp teppenyaki style With fresh vegetables steamed in a nice sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice service and comfortable seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a good place to have a Japanese lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't know if it's dinner worthy. This is the second time live been and the food was decent, and the staff seemed attentive. However, it's just not quite there. The mixed tempura I had as part of my bento had fried veggies in a sort of tempura batter. The shrimp was cooked in panko like an ebi-fri. They served this to me, like I wouldn't know the difference. Next time, I go, if I do, I may just stuck with the nigiri sushi. read more

Umm, skip it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place needs to be cleaned, severely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's an odor as soon as you walk in and it isn't pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables and chairs are sticky[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service is mediocre. The food seemed alright until later that evening when I had a horrific upset stomach that woke me up in the middle of the night. There are too many other great sushi spots to go to in Kapaa, this place isn't one of them. Won't be going there again. read more

Got the bacon-wrapped shrimp (would've eaten my weight in these) the Paradise roll (divine!) and husband was extremely pleased with his yummy Chicken Katsu bowl. Service was fast and hostess was so kind - she remembered I'd asked about whether some of the menu items had gluten in them & when it came time to take our order, had made sure to give us GF soy sauce. Absolutely hit the spot! read more

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Wow!! I am so impressed with this little place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, delicious sushi and a casual ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My sushi even came with a little puppy (and the waitress let me take him home!!) My Dragon Roll and Hibachi Nigiri were absolutely delicious. Mahalo, I will be back! read more

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Great new spot that we discovered! Haven't been home for about 3yrs and I would highly recommend. From the bento boxes to the sushi rolls, we went home stuffed and our family had lots of leftovers. My aunt and uncle invited our family to have dinner and suggested their new spot. It's in Kapaa town, super easy to find right by the Taco Bell. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked in and realized it's not very big at all but the place was filled with mostly locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was great and my aunt said she was the best server. Lol! We've found that most places in Hawaii don't make sushi like the mainland. I can only imagine the reason for it is not wanting to take away from the freshness of the fish. Anyway, sushi rolls were amazing! I had the bento that came with miso soup, gyoza, salad, rice, teriyaki chicken and katsu. We had a ton of food on the table!! When we got home, my husband and I agreed that we'd come here again before our usual "sushi" spot on the island. I'm telling all my friends to check this place out and so should you. read more

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Some of the best sushi on Kauai. I had the Sensei roll and it was melt in your mouth good. It was so good I had to get one to go. The service was spot on and was very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really liked the Japan feel of the entire place. It made you feel like you were actually in Japan.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - Sensei roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

I like this place! 5 stars. Bento box was a lot of fun. Way too many options but went with the all category option and the Miso Fish was very good. Reminded me of the good old days. Overall 4.5 stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu has sushi and sashimi options galore and the ambiance is quite updated with a flair of Japan and Kauai.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is excellent 5 stars abe bring your vegetarian friends. They will find options to enjoy eating with you. I'll be back. read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - Good drink selection - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Okay, I do not have high expectations here in Kauai especially when it comes to sushi, especially on the east side. Sensei is totally and serviceably good for Kauai. But to the poster who claimed to be from LA, and that this was at the same level as anything there, is incorrect. I've yet to experience anything like that on the island, and I've tried plenty. This is not to demean Sensei which is great for its location. read more

Sushi was incredibly fresh and priced amazingly for the quality. Ordered several nigiri, hamachi toro sashimi and two salmon hand rolls; the Nori was crisp and perfect. Service was impeccable. Cant wait to return! read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - Salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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This place is right behind the No. 1, which confused us, but once you know, it's easy to find. There is plenty of parking. The photos of the sushi rolls on the TV are very appealing and are what got us through the door. The service is quick and friendly. The servers are extremely patient and I was grateful they didn't get mad that we were not sure where to sit because we wanted a good view of the TV to watch the basketball game going on. The bento boxes were solid. The gyoza were beautifully fried and crispy. The salad was good, but the dressing was way too sweet. The salmon teriyaki was cooked and seasoned well. The vegetable tempura was ok. The chicken karaage and chicken Katsu were delicious!! The meat was soft and tender and they had a great crunch. Perfect and I totally recommend. The rolls were also hit-or-miss and like I said, we got them based on pictures. I do not recall the names of the rolls and I am sorry, but I think they were the first two on the speciality rolls. The one with the seared salmon and spicy mayo on top was delicious. The other roll just felt harder. The pink soy paper may be pretty, but it didn't taste very good. Beware of the mosquitoes here. I had no bites until I came to this restaurant. Overall though, this was a good restaurant and would recommend coming here again. It gets busy and a lot of groups come in and it is a casual atmosphere where you can hang out and catch up with friends. The price for the food is decent and you will get a generous portion. read more

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They serve rotten fish - then the female waitress flips out on guests when they are told that the fish is bad. The department of heath should definitely check this business out. I have also seen social media posts about the establishment having roaches. read more

Would eat here again. Reasonable pricing, walked out full and no complaints here. So many choices on the menu! read more

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This is an updated review.It was date night again and the last time we were here we enjoy it!.So we returned..It wasn't very bz so we were seated promptly..So after receiving our drinks we ordered a few new dishes.Such as the Ruby roll,shrimp tempura roll n the Tonkatsu Don just to name a few.We enjoyed it very much!!.Flavors were just right,fresh n not overly seasoned.[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambiance.The place is not to big n not so noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]The service was above average.We can't wait to return n try more of there dishes!!. read more

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We had high hopes for Sensei Sushi but were a bit disappointed. There is a Sensei restaurant in Kihei on Maui that we love and had hoped this place was associated. However, I do not think that is the case. We had miso soup, the Kauai roll, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and the salmon poppers. A bit too much sauce on the big roll and the salmon poppers. Good variety on the tempura. The place is low-key, the drinks were strong ($7.50 cocktails, $6 wines, $4.50 beers) pretty inexpensive for Kauai. Generous portions and good value, (4 drinks and 4 dishes for $60.) read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - L-R: Kauai roll, shrimp and veggie tempura, and salmon poppers. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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This place is a solid three stars, to me, meaning decent but nothing to write home about (Yes I'm sure Yelp.--Yelp keeps changing what the stars mean.) Place: 2 Palate: 4 Price: 2 [[HIGHLIGHT]]You could easily miss this place as it's in the back of a parking lot behind a completely different take out sushi bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And like the last place this place looks like it's in at least two stages of renovation with the front dining area a little more upscale and the backing room much more casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the food is excellent from the sushi to the entrees. Everything is very fresh and seasoned beautifully. The entrees are the best value ranging from about $15-$30. I was price slapped though when I asked if they had plum wine, they did, then charged me 12 bucks for a shot glass of plum Sake!! Really?! The service was fast once the order was placed but like the last sushi place I was at I never actually knew who our server was since three different people "acted" like our server but no one person dedicated to us. Overall, the place is decent but somewhat overpriced for the overall experience. This would be never be a "go to". I also think it says a lot about owners, in a bad way, that will not claim their business on Yelp. If you really need a sushi fix, they'll fix you up but open up your wallet! read more

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This place has many options to choose from. The team members are very friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the seating is very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered a Bento with Chicken Katsu and Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, and another Bento with Saba Shioyaki, Miso Butter Fish, and Spicy Salmon Roll. They are of great value, and super delicious. read more

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There's not too many tasty Japanese restaurants on Kauai. I have a favorite but won't name it in this review out of respect This restaurant provides alot of options and the food is okay relative to what is on the island. I usually eat here with friends when visiting Kauai yearly. Dined here twice during this visit. I don't have a favorite item here. read more

The service is wonderful. The sushi is fresh. Great sushi, rolls... fast service. I would recommend if any one visiting Kapaa to check them out. I am from Los Angeles and there are great sushi restaurants.... This place is up there. read more

Amazing sushi, tastes fresh and just melts in your mouth for such a good price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This feels like a hidden gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Couldn't get a pic of most of it because it was gone so fast, but pork gyoza, edamame, and sushi sashimi combo was all stellar! read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - Salmon and himachi nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Super good sushi at reasonable prices! Most other sushi places on Kauai are over $20 per roll. The staff was really nice too! Only thing was they automatically add gratuity. I prefer to add my own based on the service provided. read more

We arrive Kauai in late afternoon. After checking in, decided to find simple easy dinner close to hotel. This restaurant is a bit tuck in the back from the street. Their sashimi is good, we especially like their teppanyaki fillet mignon. They also got some Asian fusion's pork bao bun. We like their filet mignon better than the pork bao bun. The salmon skin salad is excellent!!! read more

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This establishment has nice staff, good service, and they offer typical sushi rolls and bento boxes. Can't go wrong! The food came out fresh and the salad I ordered is good with the miso soy dressing, i think, good dressing! read more

First time was great! I got the $27 Sushi & Sashimi combo, 5 nigiri, 6 sashimi, and a spicy tuna roll...everything was fresh and tasty! $9 cocktails! Service was friendly enough, ambience is simple, clean, with a Japanese flair. All a good value compared to San Diego. Second time was good, not great. I got the $29 Bento Box combo C...Saba(Mackerel), Butterfish, and tuna sashimi. Good, but didn't have a real wow factor like my first visit. Wife's Rainbow roll was also good, but not great. This is also one of the few eateries open after 9:00pm, most places in Kapaa close at 8 or 9pm! read more

Very mediocre sushi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere felt run down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good tempura veggies but everything else didn't taste fresh.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great family dining with awesome bento's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great sushi too! Service was also very good here.

I was driving around the island and got hungry, decided to try this place out! You know me I like for the sushi to have flavor! The touch of the chef unfortunately that wasn't the case here but the sushi was good. Rice kept falling apart but no biggie and the rice portion were a little big. The fish size was good no complaints there. The roll I tried was really good and the waitress recommended so thank you for that! Service was normal nothing out of the ordinary and the ambiance was very chill!, seems like a local spot a few people there knew a few customers that walked in and wasn't part of there party. Overall if I was around the area i would eat here again. read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - Really flavorful! If you like tempura rolls must try! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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This is one of the very few sushi bars on the island ...I think 4 seats. The servers are kinda uninterested in your presence BUT the chefs Sashimi boat which has 15 pieces of sushi was very good. They had hot sale and provided ginger and wasabi on request. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also think the classical music was just at the right volume so you could have a conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Limited parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can wear shorts here but I did enjoy the more traditional interior with the lights and art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was here for a birthday dinner [[HIGHLIGHT]]At 5 pm it was relatively quiet so I hope they stay in business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My #3 pick for sushi while on the island. read more

I came here late one night, and ordered to go. I felt like I waited forever, but it was so worth it, everything was fresh and delicious read more

What a gem on the island. Many places close as the son goes down. It goes down early here. Some 7:30/8:00. Sensei stays open until 10:00. That alone gives it stars. Now if that wasn't enough the prices are amazing. $7 for a pinacolada. Good luck finding that anywhere else. $4.50 got a veggie roll!? One of the most affordable places to eat on the island. Now if that wasn't enough, did I tell you it tastes amazing? Great food. All around a great place. Bento box was good and the miso butter fish was some of the best fish I've ever had! read more

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The staff & food make eating at Sensei Sushi an enjoyable experience & makes you want to go back! read more

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what a fabulous treat. The service was unbelievably great. The menu is enormous and unique with great prices. You cannot go wrong here. Do not miss this hidden gem in Kapa'a by Taco Bell. Great food and generous portions. read more

It was delicious! I especially good. I did not like the tuna appetizer they had and we ordered it but for me it was too sweet. We also ordered a bento with beef teriyaki and tempura which my boyfriend loved and he is Japanese. I ordered tuna and salmon sashimi and it was delicious read more

Food was delicious. The fish is fresh and delicious. Sushi was very presentable and savory. Will come back again. read more

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We were very impressed with the quality of the food and the service. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill - This is a rainbow roll and gyoza. The gyoza was perfectly seared and the roll was excellent! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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Good sushi on kapa'a Service was great and everything was served fresh and promptly. read more

The service is great, fast and friendly. The sushi is excellent, the best of all of the sushi restaurants, and I've been to all of them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambiance are very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I cannot recommend it highly enough ! ! ! read more

This deceptively positioned restaurant, alongside and almost in back of a Taco Bell was a really nice surprise once we stepped inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pleasantly decorated with nice little bar it also offers a menu full of choices from sushi to grilled or barbecued fish and meat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the scallops served on a sizzling skillet which came with Miso soup and salad. My wife had a perfectly cooked piece of butterfish in a bento box. Highly recommend a stop in. read more

Great find and price in Kauai. The service was quick and friendly. They were not busy on a Friday evening. I feel that it is more of a locals restaurant. Ordered karaage and agedashi tofu for an appetizer. The tofu was excellent, the karaage reminded me of a certain delicious warehouse chicken chunks. The sushi though was delicious. I wanted to order way more but was tired and full. The bill came and was less than most places at home. read more

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