Amazing experience. The fish was very fresh and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Vibe was great. Highly recommend for a true Japanese Omakase experience read more

Intimate sushi eats at a local strip mall. Went for a weekend dinner, had booked reservations a couple weeks beforehand. It was a bit confusing to find the restaurant - we went into the small plaza and saw the more casual (I think sister) restaurant, but couldn't find the actual restaurant itself. It is at the very far corner of the hallway. After getting sat, did the standard omakase and got a bottle of sake. Every piece was made very well. The only dish I wasn't a fan of was the tempura, mainly because it was a bit too rich compared to the other dishes. You're able to revisit a dish you previously had, which was fun - I got one of the sashimi pieces I really enjoyed. Would definitely come back! read more

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Outstanding service Chill ambiance Food was incredible!! This was my 2nd visit a week apart!!! read more

Sushi Aki - Friends from Kauai hosting, Steph n Clark at Sushi Aki - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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3/15/26 Got treated for my birthday today by my wife "Arigatou!" This was our third time here the 1st being their grand opening day 3 years ago Definitely not our last visit Chef n server are from Japan I wish I could speak Japanese but we had a great time trying to converse in broken Japanese n English Besides, we were the only ones there for almost an hour, so we had all their attention That made for another great experience! The 19 course omakase featured so many fresh seafoods, tempura, miso soup, dessert... Way better than alot of other omakases in town For your last morsel you get to pick anything you ate earlier n have it again Could have gone w Fatty Otoro or Popping Fresh Ikura but chose Ama Ebi Why? Because it was so Juicy Sweet n only in season now! read more

Incredible experience celebrating my parent's 40th wedding anniversary. Call ahead to make reservations - we sat at the private table not at the chef counter. The space was clean and had a more upscale feel. Did the 19-course omakase and each bite was incredible. The fish is fresh from Japan, and you can see and feel the attention to detail. My parents do not like "fancy" experiences (they've dined at 3 Michelins but prefer a more laid back experience), and this place struck the right balance. It's upscale but also familiar. Favorite bite was the chutoro and second favorite was the chawanmushi :) That chilled clam soup was something else - I wish I could have a whole bowl of that! Definitely make an effort to check them out! read more

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I took my son and his wife to Sushi Aki for my DIL's belated birthday and it was a nice experience. The restaurant is small so we passed it while walking looking for it. Enter from the parking lot side and there is a sign that is visible but we didn't see it the first time. It's a nice cozy place to have dinner. The fish is flown in daily from Japan. We shared our meals ordering various dishes. The sashimi plate was kinda small and the slices were a bit thin. The sushi plate, were ordered 2, was tasty but the sushi was on the small side. Seemed to be a perfect size to plop in your mouth but I prefer bigger pieces of seafood on my sushi. The various skewers of Yakitori were delicious as were the tempura, definitely order these. We finished with dessert. Panacotta for my son and his wife and matcha creme brûlée for me and my date. Loved the creme brûlée. I like Japanese dessert because it is never too sweet. Great experience. Be prepared that the sashimi and sushi are on the smaller size. read more

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Amazing food and service. Definitely worth the money. My bf & I are typically more reserved and prefer to not sit at the sushi bar when possible. I followed another persons review and requested a private table. The private table is so cute for a date night. We ordered uni as an add on to our 19 course. You WILL be full even with just the 19 course. We loved the quality of the ingredients. Our server was very sweet and attentive. She told us the menu changes every month to accommodate seasonal fishes. Our favorites especially were the anago (sea eel) and the seasonal fishes we've never tried. Would 10/10 come back once my wallet recovers read more

Tucked in a corner with easy access to parking lots from all corners of Kaimuki area with many other restaurants to choose from but you can't go wrong choosing Sushi Aki bring your own favorite beer sake or wines to enjoy with your meal Very comfortable and great staff friendly and cordial hospitality is highly appreciated choice of food are always fresh healthy and delicious so come as you are always welcomed to join us in this wonderful restaurant read more

What a wonderful gem. If you're in Honolulu and love, quality sushi, you have to come to Aki. First off it is an intimate setting where you get to enjoy the chef making individual pieces directly in front of you, so it is perfect for those that enjoy personal attention with their omakase meal. Our Omakasa menu was 21 courses and every course was incredible. The course is definitely more than what most other places offer, so you will not only be satisfied, but the cadence and the combination is so well done that you will enjoy the changing of flavors and texture with each course. Many of the ingredients are shipped in from Japan so we were able to taste various wonderful dishes typically available in Japan. From the fish to the tempura, and even to the soup, I could not find a single fault for each course that carefully seasoned where you don't need anything additional and each bite felt perfect. Talk about quality, authentic, tasty and elegant. 100% my stop for every time I'm in Honolulu. Thank you for a wonderful evening, chef!!! read more

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1st time for everything, the omakase experience. Nice ambience, with friendly service, and a talented chef! Was very skeptical as I like to eat what I want to eat. However, every dish was amazingly delicious and well prepared! Things I would never eat, I ate it! Some pics had no chance to post. read more

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Great service and excellent omakase. Small intimate setting with only 6 seats ay sushi counter with a small private room on the side. Loved the Hokkaido uni, abalone, Chawamushi and ikura. Everything was fresh. Good sake and beer selection. 18 plus courses, more than enough. Delicious light dessert. Omakase changes every month. Will definitely return. read more

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Had the pleasure to dine at Sushi Aki last night. You need to call ahead and make reservations because it's a small, intimate sushi bar that seats 8. We were seated at the counter where we could view the chef do his thing. One hostess/waitress that is very friendly and attentive to each customer. The food - so fresh and ono! The chef makes each item on the menu as fast as you can eat it. We had the 19 item Omakase. I thought I'd still be hungry dining on bite sized sushi. But we left there full and content. Everything was beyond our expectations. Don't hesitate to go - you won't regret it. We'll be back for sure! read more

Sushi Aki is a quaint little sushi restaurant tucked away in a plaza in Honolulu. While it might be a bit challenging to find due to the lack of signage, the intimate and cozy atmosphere inside makes it well worth the search. They offer 2 omakase options - 19-piece omakase and 21-piece omakase. I opted for the 19-piece omakase, which offered a delightful variety of fresh and high-quality sushi. The pace was quite fast, which worked perfectly for me as I had a flight to catch. One unique aspect of dining experience at Sushi Aki is that not everyone in your group is required to participate in their omakase experience. If someone in your group wants to order from their a la carte menu then that is totally fine too. My 19-piece omakase included- 1. Bluefin tuna and rock bream sashimi 2. Striped Jack sushi 3. Seared bonito 4. Flounder sushi 5. Salmon roe 6. Chilled corn soup 7. Rolled egg omlete 8. Seared scallop 9. Steamed egg with snor crab and shitake 10. Saltwater Eel and vegetable tempura 11. Seared vinegar cured Mackerel 12. Black sea bream 13. Abalone in liver sauce 14. Chutoro 15. Sea Eel 16. Tuna skinny roll 17. Yellowtail 18. Seaweed miso soup 19. Dessert The highlights for me were the sea eel, melt-in-your-mouth chutoro, mackerel, black sea bream, scallop, and the delicious chilled corn soup. The 2 courses that fell short were the dessert and the abalone in liver sauce. The dessert was basically tangerine with tasteless jelly. And the abalone was a bit chewy. Overall the dining experience was great. The intimate setting allowed for interactions with other diners, adding to the charm of the restaurant. If you're looking for a good sushi experience in Honolulu, Sushi Aki is definitely worth a visit. read more

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What a great omakase experience! The fish was fresh (from Japan), nicely made and paired. The dishes were simple but so delicious. We came on a random Wednesday night and sat the first seating and had a private seating!! Thank you, it was so awesome read more

First of all I want to congratulate Sushi Aki on 1 year of business in Kaimuki! This small door is right when you walk in to the unassuming location in the parking lot. You walk in and there should be a door right to your left. Please do not confuse Restaurant Aki with Sushi Aki. Restaurant Aki is the regular Izakaya/Yakitori location, and Sushi Aki is a separate entity as the sister restaurant. The experience was top notch and at a 19-course omakase with a bonus sushi at the end which would actually equate to a 20-course omakase for $135 this is an extremely good deal. The sushi chef was extremely skilled and I am always extremely impressed at the dedication and skill that these chefs possess in making everything perfect. When molding the rice to wrapping it, and even the way the fish is cut to accentuate the taste of the fish it is all choreographed perfectly. The waitress was also extremely attentive and helpful in making our experience great. Overall an amazing experience. I definitely would want to go again with my family or friends. Standouts for me were the chawanmushi which is probably the best one I've ever had. Limited ingredients in the mixture really allowed for the flavors to be expressed even more in the dish. The chutoro is and HAS ALWAYS been my all-time favorite so you already know I loved it. The anago (eel) was melt-in-your mouth, and the chef did an amazing job of prepping certain seafood that I usually am not crazy about, yet everything tasted so good I have no complaints. LOL! The ambiance was exclusive. Counter seating only with a small private room in the corner. Albeit a little bit cramped once more people started trickling in, but a great experience to sit right in front of the chef and watch him do his thing. I hope Sushi Aki stays for a long long time forever because I will be dreaming of this omakase meal forever. LOL read more

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Amazing omakase experience. Definitely going back!! Felt like we were in Japan again and everything was so delicious. Excellent service and intimate ambiance with regulars. read more

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we looked for an omakase experience in Oahu and felt that Aki delivered. While it was not our first choice, we thoroughly enjoyed the dishes and the cozy ambiance from the chef and staff. 21-piece course omakase: Tried something I have not had in omakase..fish testicles! wow. While it was well prepared and tasted delicious, I do not like fatty guts much (e.g. liver) so this might not be something I will look forward to ordering in the future. Fresh and attentively prepared pieces! I am no connoisseur in sake. They have a decent selection of styles to choose from and I also enjoyed a plum wine on the rocks. Parking is in a paid lot, not validated. read more

In fact I will give 4.5: A very small intimate sushi restaurant (had 7 seats at the counter plus one small room). We had 21 omakase course (but you can get your choice of bonus sushi so 22 in total) Sushi, Shirumono, tempura, and abalone were all good. I deducted 0.5 for Sazae because it was a bit salty by dipped soy sauce too long plus a waitress served tremendously hot tea so that I couldn't hold a cup. Overall it was a nice memorable omakase course, Mahalo read more

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my boyfriend took me here on my first omakase experience on the island and would say, ambiance, service and quality was 10/10. we've had omakase in Japan and would say this comes close. we ate through it quick but still enjoyed every. single. bite. seared items seemed to make it to my top favorites of the 19 piece course we've had but all items were on par with my taste palette. read more

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I absolutely love omakase so much; I wish we had more affordable options like on the mainland but Hawaii be a little different. I'd say Sushi Aki is average pricing but honestly pretty worth it in my opinion. Each bite was just 'melt in your mouth' delicious and what I loved that they do to stand out from other omakases is that for your last course, you get to choose which one you want that you tried earlier. They tell you this from the very beginning but you get so distracted by each piece, you forget to take a mental note and just want everything again. It is a bit hidden when you first look for them and you can easily get it confused with Japanese Restaurant Aki (because trust me, that's what we did; got sat and everything until we realized this wasn't the right place #awkward) you have to look for a wooden door which is right before the previously mentioned restaurant and gently push. The place is really small: couple bar seatings and one 'private room' for 4 people. I put quotes on private because people can still hear your conversations so you have to be mindful of what you say. Would I come here again? Heck yeah read more

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Stumbled upon this place randomly and it was hands down the best sushi experience of my life. Every fish was prepared perfectly and the staff made the experience so fun. We stayed well over two hours just enjoying the food and conversation. I would recommend this place to any sushi lover. read more

We called to make same day reservations and got lucky to get a spot for 3 in a small private table next to the bar. They were very accommodating with our 5 year old and she was able to order à la carte from the izakaya sister restaurant next door. We got the 19 and 21 course omakase and loved both. The 21 course does not just feature more dishes but also higher quality fish. The beef and chicken skewers from their izakaya were mind blowingly good. My husbands favorite fish was ootoro and mine was the scallop. Service was great. read more

So glad we found this charming, authentic Japanese restaurant tucked away in Kaimuki! We stopped by for lunch, and it did not disappoint. We started with a few appetizers: uni gunkan, uni and Dungeness crab gunkan, otoro nigiri, and wagyu nigiri. The fish-to-rice ratio was perfect, and the delicate knife slices added on top of each piece are the kind of refined touches only an experienced sushi chef could craft. For our main course, we ordered the sushi set and the butterfish set. Both were outstanding! The sushi set showcased fresh, high-quality cuts with incredible balance and presentation. The butterfish was a standout--clean, subtly flavored, and cooked to absolute perfection. I appreciated the attention to detail and the authenticity in every dish; nothing felt overdone or flashy--just honest, beautifully prepared Japanese cuisine. For dessert, we shared the matcha tiramisu and the yuzu sherbet--both were light, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the meal. Everything about this experience was impressive, especially considering the easy parking, the excellent value for the quality of food, the attentive service, and the traditional, thoughtfully curated menu.ありがとう ございました--would like to try the Omakase for dinner next time! read more

Fantastic Very nice cozy space Delicious menu ( change monthly ) I could feel the passion of chef toward sushi you must try read more

Sushi Aki - December menu Fabulous! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Omakase dinner in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... Paul C. and I had both read Randy S.'s review and wanted to give Sushi Aki a try. It's a new business that's related to Restaurant Aki next door. Sushi Aki occupies a cozy space that used to be a sandwich shop and then a taco shop. There's a private room for four people. We chose to sit at the counter (where we could interact with the chef) which as six seats. Most people will park in the municipal lot which is shared with Big City Diner, Duk Kee, Happy Day, and To Thai For. (The rates are quite reasonable.) I found free street parking about a block away. There are two options for Omakase: 19 courses for $135 and 21 courses for $200. We chose the 19 course Omakase and were quite full and happy! We started off with "two kinds of sashimi", then had: *Shima Aji (striped Jack) *Swordfish in Dashi *Hirame (olive flounder) *Ikura (salmon roe) *Clam broth (palate cleanser) *Tamago (omelette) *Botan Ebi (shrimp) *Hotate (scallop) *Chawanmushi with Snow crab and mushroom (steamed egg) *Tempura - two types with white and matcha salt *Ma Aji (horse mackerel) *Mongou Ika (cuttlefish) *Abalone with Cream Sauce *Chutoro (fatty tuna) *Anago (saltwater eel) *Kampyo (gourd) *Seaweed Miso soup *Dessert: strawberry Panna Cotta At the end of the meal, we were asked which dish we would like to repeat. We were able to have another serving of our choice! I really liked the environment, food, and service! Julia was our competent translator. She also served some of the dishes from the kitchen and removed used plates. She gave new glasses of iced water and removed used glasses. Our chef was efficient and precise. He acknowledged my request for "no wasabi". He asked if the touch of ginger was okay in a couple of the sushi - and it was... (Except for the slices of ginger on our plates... Haha!) Overall, it was great value for such an amazing dinner! I wouldn't mind returning! P.S. Thanks to Paul C. for making the reservation for the four of us! read more

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Sushi Aki is a true hidden gem on the island. With only 5-6 counter seats and an additional private room, the experience is intimate and personal from start to finish. The entire restaurant is run seamlessly by just two people: the chef--who brings over 30 years of experience, including 20 years as a sushi chef split between Kyoto, Japan and here in Hawaii, along with 10 years in kaiseki--and his incredibly attentive assistant, who also serves as translator. We came here for my birthday, and it was just the three of us dining. The detail, precision, and quality rival (and in many ways surpass) the five other renowned omakase spots I've tried on island. The menu changes monthly, featuring the highest quality fish flown in twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays). Every dish showed masterful combinations, immaculate presentation, and meticulous sanitary procedures--along with innovative creations I hadn't tasted even during my time in Japan. What truly sets Sushi Aki apart is the generous 19-21 course omakase. Most places serve 8-15 courses, and I often leave still a little hungry. Not here--you will leave completely satisfied. Each course flows naturally into the next, building to a well-rounded and memorable dining journey. The chef's personality and passion, paired with his assistant's warmth and attentiveness, make them an incredible two-person team. Sushi Aki has only been open for 2-3 years, but it deserves every accolade it will inevitably earn as more people discover this gem. We will absolutely be back to enjoy the chef's continued "level up." read more

***4.5 STARS*** It all started when I browsed through the Activity Feed on the Yelp app on Star Wars Day 2023. I came across Randy S.'s review on Sushi Aki (SA) where it was quite thorough. He pointed out the pros and cons where I browsed the photo gallery and deemed this place worthy of a try. I then sent a group text to some foodie friends where I ended up making sushi counter reservations for a group of 4 of the $135 Omakase that has 19 items. I was given options of a dining table or sushi counter, where I opted for sushi counter because I enjoy interacting with the sushi chefs and watching them in action. Located in same complex where you have Happy Days, Big City Diner, Moke's Bed & Breakfast, SA is a brand-new sushi joint that just opened on 4/29/2023. They are adjoining to sister restaurant Japanese Restaurant Aki. Most of our group arrived on time of our reservation and made the mistake of going directly to Japanese Restaurant Aki but we were escorted to a secluded door that was the entrance to SA. We were greeted by our server and 2 sushi chefs, who welcomed us. We were the first to arrive at the sushi counter that sits 6 people and gave us the opportunity of where to sit. After the last member showed up, the chefs started to prepare our meal. After getting hooked on chuhai (sour) on my trip to Japan earlier this year, I ordered the fresh grapefruit sour to accompany my meal. THE VERDICT: I concur with Randy S. with some things he mentioned. There were highs and low of this meal but overall, I was pleased with this Omakase experience. My personal favorites of the night were the Botan Ebi and Hotate (both from Hokkaido), the Chawanmushi, miso soup (both served to us piping hot) and the Madai from Kochi and the mini Ikura Don. I also appreciated how the chef had multiple ways of preparing the proteins, rather than just slicing seafood and placing over sushi rice (as I had experienced this at a popular sushi restaurant in Honolulu). This Omakase course has great value as most of the seafood were flown over from Japan. I am usually not a fan of abalone, but the chef skillfully prepared this where it was tender and incorporated its liver with heavy cream and served this unique sauce together. Our meal ended with a house-made panna cotta with strawberry preserves. Service was above average as we really appreciated the chef's attention to detail - he kept on cleaning the plate in front of us, and skillfully drizzled salt and grated fresh citrus on some of the offerings. Our server interpreted for us throughout the evening and repeatedly refilled our cups of hot tea and glasses of water by exchanging with new cups and glasses (not refilling the ones we had used). I'll admit that there are better Omakase courses in Oahu, but SA is worthy of a visit for the value and great service. After experiencing this Omakase with friends, SA has the green light from me as I'm dragging my family here in the near future. 2023 #45 read more

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Restaurant Aki is a comfortable unpretentious izakaya w a nice semi outdoor vibe. For them to open a separate establishment to step up into sushi omakase range is ambitious. Sushi Aki is a wonderfully intimate cozy space w one four-top semi private table and six seats around a clean Canadian pine counter. The entrance is plainly marked and understated. Before committing to an omakase dinner you should know they offer a list of appetizers, hosomaki rolls, sashimi and nigiri sets on plates, if for some unfathomable reason you want to have sushi but also want to watch your rice consumption. The basic omakase is potentially the best value you will find in Honolulu. There are, however, still issues with completeness of quality, presentation, order of service, and taste, that need to be worked out. Some items highlight how good their sushi omakase ceiling can be. Others display a disappointing lower floor. Ikura served on rice on a clear glass plate is wonderful. The dashi ikura complements the shari. The plate highlights the simple beauty of salmon roe. A fried swordfish, the exact variety unspecified, sitting in a sake forward soy dashi was a nice contrast of temperatures and flavors. Steamed abalone, sliced and sauced with abalone liver nama kurimu is an elegant otsumami dish. After you finish the abalone you are presented a ball of sushi shari to mix with and finish up the sauce. Here is an example of order of service: An otsumami dish served with a ball of shari separately from the dish itself is usually an opportunity to showcase the quality of your shari and signal that what follows will be nigiri. Here, the steamed abalone dish is buried deep in the lineup after you have been served numerous nigiri beforehand. It should be the last otsumami served before the procession of nigiri begins. Another example of order of service: Chawanmushi (considered a soup dish) is presented just before the last nigiri is served. Then, two dishes later, you are served seaweed miso soup. These dishes served so close together are disruptive. Serving the chawanmushi early, as part of the precession of otsumami before nigiri makes more sense - or just leave out either the chawanmushi or miso soup at the ending. A couple of the nigiri, and the clam broth (an intermezzo?) need improvement in both quality and seasoning. I will politely call it "growing pains". 19 items listed, plus a complementary service of an additional nigiri of your choice. $135. Do the math. This is the best all around sushi omakase currently available, if, they can raise the floor of their weakest offerings. read more

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Wowowoow. I'm always wary of places promoted by Instagram because it's often the decor that's stellar while the food is lackluster. But we took the chance to try this place out while here on vacation. The price for their 19 course is crazily affordable at $130 pp. The fish is flown in from Hokkaido fresh, and the chefs are trained in Japan. Our chef was so masterful in handling the fish. Each bite was exquisite and it was so hard to choose a favorite. I'll be dreaming of this meal for a while. Our server was extremely friendly but not over the top in tending to us. I would gladly come back here time and time again and I'm so sad I'm not local to do so. I hope this place makes it because it was such a gem. It's located next door to their sister restaurant and it can be easy to miss but look for a black door and signage. read more

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This was my first omakase experience and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and service at sushi aki. It's a very small restaurant that is separated from their Japanese restaurant side and has about 6 seats in the bar and 4 seats in a private room. Make sure when you make a reservation to specify you want the sushi restaurant side since we made that mistake but luckily we called again to confirm and got it squared away. We sat in the private room which was nice because you get complete privacy but you will not whet to watch the shed make your food. We chose the $135 19 course which was a lot of food and left us stuffed when we finished. I also loved that at the end of the course we got to choose our favorite and got another piece to enjoy! They have some monthly specials which they rotate and my favorite dishes were chutoro, the anago, sashimi, and chawamushi. Everything was so fresh and they import their fish from Japan. I enjoyed trying new dishes that I wouldn't try at regular sushi restaurants so I would definitely recommend that you go in with open taste buds to experience new flavors. We also had the lemon and grapefruit sours which were ok, I would have preferred less pulp in the drink. They have a private paid parking lot or street parking if you are lucky. Service was also excellent and they check up on you frequently to bring the dishes out and explain everything you are eating. read more

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This restaurant was amazing! I brought my fiancé for her birthday and we both loved it. We got so lucky to have the whole restaurant to ourselves that day so it felt very private and the chef and waitress were so nice and welcoming. The food was great we had the 21 course meal, the fish was so fresh and the chef did an amazing job at presenting each dish. The setting makes you feel like you're in Japan due to it being a little hole in the wall and inside was very neat and clean. Highly recommend and for sure coming back ! read more

Sushi Aki - Gift from the chef for my fiancés birthday. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ordered the 19 piece omakase. Each dish was a stand alone showcase and memorable. The sushi is gracefully and carefully crafted by the sushi chef and simply yet beautifully presented. The flavors and freshness are pure and satiating. The calm and elegant atmosphere is maintained by the staff because of their pleasantries, professionalism, and peaceful demeanors. Seating at the bar holds up to 7 so be sure to make a reservation. One reviewer mentioned he was underwhelmed by the dessert. Respectfully, I believe the peach gelatin dessert was perfect! It was a fresh taste that cleansed your palate. Plus, it was adorable to eat. read more

Love this place!! It's like a little slice of Japan in your backyard. Excellent, friendly service, and truly amazing food! Love the whole squid, Ginger pork, and the desert is house made and not to be missed. Even if you need a wheel barrel to your car, it's worth the stuffing!!!! read more

Food was genuinely so amazing. Both chef and waitress were so friendly and kind! Also amazing ambience, it was such a nice and intimate setting. You really get the full omakase experience read more

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Amazing quality food and service! Very limited seating so highly recommend reservations. We truly enjoyed our experience and are looking forward to the next opportunity to dine here. read more

From start to finish my husband and I had the most amazing time and taste bud experience! In soaking with the chef it totally checks out that his 30+yrs experience reflects in every bite. Thank you so much for the omakase and delicious food/service! read more

Very disappointed with the quality of the fish and food in general. Consider myself a sushi connoisseur, I have been to most of the legit Izakaya/Omakase sushi restaurants in the island;) Finally made the trip to the restaurant with high hopes based on Yelp review... Service and ambiance were decent but I have too many other good sushi restaurants to choose from in the island. Lucky us and lucky me! read more

Finally, I got to try sushi Aki and I am not disappointed. Located in Kaimuki next to Happy Day Chinese restaurant, they do have a huge pay parking lot. Sushi Aki also has a yakitori restaurant next to it, to get to the omasake area, you go through this black door which is next to their yakitori restaurant, inside, it is must nicer and upscale. They offer two different Omasake menus, I choose the $135 menu with 19 pieces. I am not going into too much detail of what they serve us, you can view my photos for details. I went to a lot of omasake restaurants in Oahu, I think for $135, Sushi Aki offered a good amount of food and difference choice of food in their menu (my menu did not have Uni). I feel full at the end of the dinner, believe me, some of the Omasake dinner that I went to. I'm still hungry at the end. You can bring your own drink but they charge you $30 per bottle. Conclusion, the food quality is good, the fish is fresh. The staffs are friendly. I will go back soon. read more

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I was looking for quality sushi place for lunch. There are very few omakase place open for lunch. Boy i was lucky to found this tiny sushi place from Yelp. Sushi Ali is such an intimate and cure place in Kaimuki but offers big flavor. It's reservations only. i brought my brother and his wife from Taiwan with total of 5 people, sitting at the counter. I am pleased to find that omakase is required for not everyone. We ordered two 21 courses omakase and other sushi/sashimi to share. The most memorable dish is the seared shirako (fish sperm sacs). This is the first time I tried and it's so creamy. The service is good and sushi chef is awesome. Highly recommend! read more

Sushi Aki - Three kind sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband and I went here for omasake on Sat evening 07/01/23. This was my first omasake experience. I had to make a reservation a little more than one week in advance. The restaurant is located in the same building as O'ahu Grill, right on the left when you enter the hallway entrance. There were 6 seats available in front of the chef. It was $135/pp for 19 courses at the time we went. The chef gave us and other guests a complimentary plate (we were allowed to choose one of the sushi courses that were served), which was a pleasant surprise. Our hostess, Julia, and the chef were friendly and pleasant. The atmosphere was chill and intimate. Everything we had and drank was delicious and refreshing. I would highly recommend family and friends here! read more

Sushi Aki - Dessert - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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