Absolutely one of my fave sushi and go-to omakase restaurants. Apps: The foie gras torchon is always a must, the fried baby octopus so crispy and satisfying, and the sting ray fin was such good bar food, reminiscent of cuttlefish but better, but over all too quickly. The omakase is so fresh and delish. It goes by plate, so you should let them know a bit a head of time that you are getting full so they can start giving you some of their best items last if they haven't already (e.g., uni, otoro, seared foie gras, etc.). And the rich amaebi miso soup is the perfect way to end the meal. SO WORTH IT! read more

Sushi ii - Appetizers: sting ray fin, fried baby octopus, foie gras torchon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's really hard to imagine a great meal from a styrofoam container, but yes, it's possible. You'll have to pay a little bit more for this, but if you're looking for top quality, this is the place. Just look at this presentation and you know this is fine quality sashimi! And the two pieces of foie grass will cost you $26 so make sure you chew it very slowly and savor every little bit of it! Not an everyday meal but great to treat yourself every now and then! read more

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Ordered omakase sashimi and nigiri along with some other items off the menu. EVERYTHING was lights out. My kids had steak and chicken thighs which were incredible. The sale list is on point. Probably the best rainbow roll i've ever had/seen. The fish is incredible, truly a great find here in Oahu. Wish I could find a place like this in SoCal...and I've got some bomb ass places on my list of sushi joints. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation today! read more

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My most favorite sushi restaurant in Oahu. We made reservations for sushi counter seats a month in advance for omakase. This place lived up to its hype and did no disappoint. It had a great variety of fresh seafood that I normally would not be able to eat in Southern California and also a great mixture of cooked dishes. They cooked the soft shell crab (currently in season) to perfection and the foie gras was silky smooth topped with the delicious homemade jam. I was so happy they had the mantis shrimp as well. It was delectable! I wish I had more time in the island because I would totally go again and again! read more

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The $45 sushi combo has 10 pieces of typical Nigiri sushi, and 8 small pieces of tuna roll. Everything tasted fresh EXCEPT the raw shrimp. This is a small restaurant with validated free parking where the spaces between cars are small. Service was mediocre. The male server did not ask how the meal was. I gave this restaurant 3 stars because the piece of shrimp wasn't fresh. read more

Sushi ii - Sushi combination ~$45 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My daughter always craves Sushi suddenly pretty late at night I was so glad that I could still take out from Sushi ii Sushi and salad were delicious as usual!!! read more

Sushi ii - Maguro, Uni, Ikura, Tamago, California Roll to go! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went yesterday for lunch with the family, our first time here. Everything we ordered was delicious. The waitress was knowledgeable, very nice and attentive. Will be coming back again! read more

Come here for the food but not so much for the service or ambience. The food is consistently good and their fish is very fresh. However on the last visit they were out of a lot of items they're known for. The wait staff forgot a lot of orders and basic things like refilling water. To their defense I think they were understaffed because of the VID. 4.5 stars but rounding up... read more

Sushi ii - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love their Omakaze and eating at the counter. Steve is very entertaining. I'm often here and reminds me of Cheers but instead of beer, it's sushi. I have yet to have a bad experience. The sushi is always fresh. If you like lamb they have a lollipop Lamb dish which so good. A new dish is their squid tempura. Light flaky batter and squid cooked to perfection. It's come with the fine ground smoke sea salt. Perfection! They recently expanded with their own bathroom! Thank you thank you, by the way. Make sure you have reservations. read more

Sushi ii - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tried this place for the first time last night and everything was delicious. I highly recommend the Caterpillar roll, mushroom medley, fried baby squid & rainbow roll. Upon arrival you have to get your temperature taken but besides that the ambiance was nice and quiet, felt like we had the place to ourselves. Budget wise you might want to come here after a payday because it's a bit higher priced but the quality of the food is worth it. The service was great! The waitresses would check in with us to make sure everything was going great. I will definitely be coming back here again! read more

My boyfriend and I went to celebrate my birthday at this restruant. I loved the relaxed and casual atmosphere, I felt like I didn't need to dress up super fancy to get really good quality and great tasting food. The special menu was my favorite. We had roasted bone marrow, foie gras pate, and smoked duck breast with orange. My favorite bite was the foie gras pate, eating this plate was like a journey. You start with a crispy crostini then you spread a sweet miso jam on top. Then you blend the savory foie gras pate and sprinkle a couple of microgreens. It hits all the right notes: savory, sweet, salty, rich, and crispy. Yes. The sushi bar was great too. We had uni and ikura sushi and hamachi sashimi with ponzu sauce. For the rolls we had a soft shell crab roll covered in tabiko. I love the cruch of the orange tabiko and how it brings an extra dimension to this sushi roll. Oysters oysters oysters, yes fresh and lovely. Each with their own unique taste. The staff was plesent and very attentive. Parking was ok, you have to pick up a ticket when you enter the lot and ask for validation when you finish dinner. It is free so not bad. Luckily my boyfriend made reservations and we went early on a Sunday night. We saw at least 3 parties get turned away because the restruant was so popular. Overall this was a fun place to celebrate my birthday at. A bit pricey but worth the experience. read more

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Sushi ii is a tiny little sushi shop hidden in the Samsung Plaza. But don't let looks deceive you. Walk inside and it's a beautiful snug restaurant with some of the most delicious sushi. The fish is so fresh and tasty. It's amazing. I ordered the chirashi and the bowl was large. It had a lot of fresh ahi, salmon, toro, uni, ebi and much much more. The bowl was large and well worth the $38. It was so tasty. read more

Sushi ii - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My boyfriend called to ask how much omakase was and Sushi II said $75 per person ($150 for two people). This fit in our budget and is the reason we chose this restaurant. The bill turned out to be $285! I may not be as familiar with how Omakase works as I should be, but we ate until soup was served at the end and I feel that they were not within the ball park at all of how much it would cost. I called back the next day and asked how much we could expect to spend for omakase for two people at they said $45-100 each.. To me it felt like a near $200 disparity. I am not happy with the overall restaurant experience (paid $285 to sit in a corner next to a bunch of water bottles, didn't receive a beer we ordered..etc) as I wish this restaurant was more transparent over the phone. I hope that this review can help someone else. read more

This is one of my top 3 favorite sushi restaurants on Oahu. Reservations highly recommend. Small restaurant, but service is usually fast. They serve quality sushi and other fares. Seafood is mostly from Japan, fresh. My favorite is the scallop mayo, Sashimi, and negi Toro roll. It's so buttery, you can taste the oil on your tongue. Delicious. The staff and chef are very friendly and on it. If you are visiting Hawaii or live on the island, I highly recommend trying this place. Thanks Sushi ii read more

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Food was good but we were being rushed out by 9:30pm although the sign says they close at 11. Both servers were very rude about it and even slammed the check on the table. When we asked the time they closed and that their sign outside said 11 they brushed us off. We made sure to tip VERY well and yet they brushed us off, even when I called the next day to let the owner know about the sign and he also seemed very careless about it. Overpriced given the carelessness. read more

The food was very good and fresh. The portions are not big though and it's pretty pricey, but so is all of hawaii. read more

Sushi ii - Caterpillar roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I rarely write reviews and if I do they are usually good ones but this time I'm writing one due to my high disappointment. I would have given this review a higher rating but after my experience from last night... let's just say I won't ever go back. We literally finished our "omakase" in 20 minutes before we ended up just leaving. We rarely go out for date nights and when we finally get a chance we chose this establishment from our previous experiences years ago. Last nights experience: When we checked in and chose omakase they sent our sushi's 2-3 pieces at a time. If we took our time another 2-3 pieces came again. We didn't have the chance to enjoy our dinner and were instead trying so hard to keep up with the sushi chef throwing food at us. When we asked the servers to stop they said oh sorry the chef made 3 more pieces already and brought it to the table. We literally had so much plates of nigiris on our table to the point my husband was asking people next to us if they wanted some because there was no way we could eat it all. We ended up wasting food since it just sat there. Throughout the dinner I repeatedly told the servers that the food is coming out too fast and we can't relax. The servers then just laughed and shrugged and kept bringing more. I wasn't joking so I don't understand what was so funny to them to not listen to the customers concerns. The food wasn't as good as we remembered and to make it worse I ended up throwing up everything last night from indigestion. Super disappointed that I'm writing such a long review and still feel like I haven't expressed how disappointed I am. We aren't the negative type of customers. We are actually the simplest. We didn't cause a ruckus and still paid and left tip as usual. But if they were trying to rush us out for a specific reason they could've just said so because we would have gladly not dealt with such poor service. read more

Overall Score of 4.6 I have a difficult time trusting reviews in a place like Hawaii where most tourists who provide reviews, usually give too high of a score due to being in a happy vacation mode. Trust me when I say that this review for Sushi ii is not one of those. I've been fortunate to visit Hawaii 4 times in the last few years and have made it a priority to try many different places. Lucky for me, Sushi ii was a suggestion from a local Yelp Elite community manager, so I took the reviews and my experience there very seriously. Merits: - Some of the freshest fish you'll ever have - The King Salmon was melt in your mouth good - Toro was good (king salmon was better) - The ikura was very very fresh and not salty at all - Service was solid - The side of the cut rolls were on the large side - Good selection of alcohol - Did I mention the King Salmon??? (get it!) Shortcomings: - pricey food - When you order sushi, their orders are per piece. Do not expect to receive 2 pieces per order - very cold inside the restaurant - Would recommend having a reservation - Restaurant is kind of hard to find - located in the back of a plaza I think I've found my go to sushi restaurant for when I visit the islands. It is on the pricey side but the fish quality is worth it. I would suggest ordering some rolls to help with filling your stomach, but the main items should be focused on the nigiri. Yelp Elite Tip: Try the King Salmon and the Negitoro cut roll. Also give the bone marrow with eggplant a try if you need bone marrow in your life. read more

SO much fun! SO stuffed I rolled out of Sushi ii full and happy( how could I not be with copious glasses of Caymus?!) We ordered all of my favorites--Otoro, bone marrow served with thin slices of bread, lamb chops, foie gras....did I embarrass you because I was moaning with pleasure after each and every delicious, lusciously fabulous bite? Well, if you know me, get used to it. This is how I roll when I love what I'm eating.....! The atmosphere is jovial and upbeat, regulars were all around us sharing what they enjoyed and everyone loved the show! New specials daily --today we had the crispy fried moi, the buttered abalone and yes they had it! Ankimo! Everything was fresh and served up with laughter and smiles. Validated parking at Samsung Plaza. read more

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Small sushi restaurant with sushi bar. They have sake , shoju and wine available to order. We ordered, The California roll and it was huge and it wasn't full off rice. The spicy ahi roll was perfect spicy just like we like it. I had the Chirashi bowl it was so good. The fish was fresh and you can tell it's of good quality. I was savoring the abalone sashimi. Service was fast and waithelp was very attentive to us and the nearby tables. Kme May call it a hole in the wall place. Validated parking. read more

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Weak atmosphere (seated in the awkward Genki-sushi-esq secondary dining room).. Price for two people Omakase and three beers - $280?! Food was of high quality, but service and ambience was lacking. Happy to recognize pricey food where it is deserved, but this was not it.... read more

Dined in during COVID. They practiced social distancing and staff all wore masks. I got the sashimi small, sushi combo, pan seared foie gras, wagyu steak, ebi miso soup, and butterfish. The best thing about their fish is that it's very fatty, very satisfying! The wagyu steak was more cooked than we asked for. Side tip, the wagyu seems like it'll be best cooked rare instead of medium rare. The restaurant didn't seem so pretty and we were sat next to the fridge. But nevertheless the food was very very satisfying!! read more

Sushi ii - Sashimi small, sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Every time I come here, I m never disappointed. Whether ordering from the menu or omakase at the counter, the chefs and staff are always top notch. I normally get the omakase and there's always something different every time. This time, chef Steve said he was low on some fish but it didn't seem that way at all. They also have an awesome spread of Japanese whiskey. Hibiki, Yamazaki, also Kavalan and Macallan were available. Foie gras nigiri at the end just made the experience orgasmic! read more

Maybe I've eaten here a dozen times. The guys are experts. Some of the dishes are near amazing. It is not always consistent, but that's okay because even when they are off, they are better than most other sushi spots around. If you can order the salmon or Hamachi kama, do it....ahh, one of the best seafood dishes on island. Omakase lunch? Get it. read more

I'm not the first, and I'm not the last to say that this is the best sushi I've had on the island. So fresh, sweet tasting fish and seafood! We ordered almost all of the seasonal items on the menu and picked off the regular menu, and is what I recommend if you don't want to order omakase. Try anything and everything! I don't think you'll be disappointed. My favorites: Akamutsu, Tenaga Ebi, Ikura, and Uni. The akamutsu was like a fluffy cloud, soft and melts in your mouth. The Tenaga Ebi was sweet, and comes with miso soup made with the remainder of the Ebi. Ikura was seasoned perfectly! The Uni was so fresh...sweet, and creamy! Parking is free at night in their lot right outside of the restaurant, but paid parking during the day. read more

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Sushi ii was recommended to us by a few locals. It's definitely a great little neighborhood gem packed with regulars. We ate at the sushi bar and did the nigiri omakase option, which doesn't have an end until you call it quits! We made it to 18 pieces and the price was standard/decent in comparison to some other omakase experiences we had nearby. This was by far our favorite sushi in Hawaii. The fish is flown in from the Toyosu market in Japan, and the quality of the fish is showcased by presenting each piece without sauces and other accompaniments that might cover up the flavor of the fish. We appreciated the simplicity and quality. The pieces of fish were pretty big too which we loved. The langoustine was amazing, as was the foie gras. The sushi chefs were friendly and fun. We will definitely be back next time we visit Hawaii. read more

Sushi ii - Langoustine - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sushi ii is located in a very small plaza. Parking is can be difficult, but there are street parking options as well. The inside is split into two sections. One looks like the original restaurant, and the other looks like a more modernized expansion. My cousin and I came here for a night to splurge. We got the nigiri omakase. The nigiri was brought out by the staff every time we finished the previous plate (some times quicker or slower). The waitresses were very friendly and did a great job taking care of us. The nigiri had some interesting takes. It was my first time trying some of the fishes, sea scallop, and others. The quality was definitely there. Everything tasted very fresh and prepared wonderfully. We had about 20 items each and it totaled about $290 for both of us. It was my first time having omakase, but it was not my cousin's first time. He mentioned that in his previous experiences that the chefs were very personable, gaged your appetite, and gaged your pace. This place was pretty different. The chefs didn't speak to us (likely cuz we got seated at a table and not at the sushi bar) and the sushi just kept coming out like an all you can eat place (but you actually pay per dish--dangerous). It is a different take but I think the more personable experience would make it better. read more

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We came here on the recommendation of a client, who usually eats here for dinner. We met at 11:30 a.m. for lunch on Good Friday and luckily avoided the normal business lunch crowd. Service was attentive. We had a difficult time with the menu because they have an extensive selection of sushi and specialty dishes. I decided on the Chirashi, which seemed expensive at $45. However, the waiter said it would be "huge" and only order other items if we were still hungry. When it was presented, I was pleasantly surprised at the quantity, wide variety of fish and seafood, and the presentation. There was the usual hamachi, ahi, ika, but there was also uni and amaebi. For the price of $45, it was a considerable bargain to other items on the menu, and I would recommend t if you are hungry. The restaurant provides full validated parking at Sam Sung Plaza. Call ahead for reservations or go early for lunch or dinner because I heard it gets busy. read more

great service. our waitress was very nice and was always there to fill out water. the food came out relatively quick and everything was super yummy. i highly recommend the ikura pan and rainbow roll. read more

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So we went there tonight to celebrate my sista's birthday! First thing I thought was.. Oh No sushi! I haven't eaten raw fish in 30 years! I tried the salmon...very delicious of course! Then the fried fish...Moi. That was awesome! Then I actually ate sashimi...yep you heard me sashimi! They call it chutoro! That fish was very buttery and so so clean tasting! Then we had kalbi...that was ono kalbi! Loved that there was no t a heavy sauce taste but rather you could taste the meat and seasoning! Ono! Overall I really liked the food and yes even the raw fish! The service was good...all of them were very friendly! There is validated parking. Tight parking area but it works. The entrance to the parking is on Keeaumoku across Wal-Mart. Definitely will be back! read more

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Excellent uni Super fresh and lovely staff. Innovative rolls. Lots of fun highly recommend read more

Sushi ii is amazing EVERY TIME. We've done omakase here and also ala carte. The fish is always fresh and delicious and the side dishes are perfection. Some of our favorites are: -Chirashi, Loaded with high quality assorted sashimi - Omakase, Highlights are the ika, uni, otoro, langosteen, and FOIE GRAS nigiri - Bone marrow and eggplant appetizer served with crostini - Warabi salad with Tako, So many complimentary flavors. During the covid shutdown we also ordered omakase platters to go. They are the platters pictured. Sushi ii is our top sushi spot when we're missing Japan. It tastes like you're back in Tokyo enjoying fresh fish from the market. Highly recommend! Note: We have also visited recently and felt very safe dining there as they observe social distancing and covid safety protocols. read more

So good, I had to thank the chef. Service was great, and you could tell the chef were having a great time doing what they do best. Thank you! read more

By far the best sushi I've ever had! So good we came back a few days later to try more! The omakase sashimi was amazing but I think the omakase nigiri was even better. For the nigiri, they ask you how it's going as you progress, so they'll add additional courses as you go if you're interested. Both absolutely worth it. To top it off, the service is great and they are very attentive. My favorites: Toro, which literally melts in your mouth. The chicken karaage was also really great-- flaky on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside. Other favorite orders included the kal-bi, miso soup, and squid karaage. Room for improvement: we tried the bone marrow on special, which was great and flavorful but the toast-to-marrow ratio was all off. Though everyone wanted more marrow at the end, there wasn't enough toast for it! Also, the abalone sashimi was just a little too tough for my liking. Overall, can't wait to come back! read more

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The food is excellent with many imaginative dishes not seen elsewhere, but the dining room is sloppy, dirty looking, doesn't smell good and is poorly maintained. I have no problem with their prices relative to the quality of the food, but do have a problem with the prices relative to ambiance. It wouldn't take much to correct the situation. read more

Very accommodating and delicious food. Although they were out of a lot of certain fish due to Memorial Day weekend, I was surprised they were patient even after we stayed when they closed. I highly recommend this pand would definitely come back again! ~~~~ Update: This is probably my favorite sushi restaurant now. I've had omakase here two lunches in a row and I'm obsessed! read more

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Amazing quality of fish. Great variety on the menu too! Very cold in the restaurant, so bring a jacket! read more

Sushi ii - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Met up with a friend here. He loves coming here for the Omakase. We started off with an order of Hamachi Kama which was delicious. Chef prepared us with an awesome Omakase spread, I was enjoying it so much I only remembered to take one photo. read more

I have bookmarked Sushi II for over a decade and finally came here for my birthday meal. Yes, it took me this long. I felt a little unprepared since I didn't have time to review the pictures and menu prior to coming, so I decided to go with omakase sushi. Boy...was I wrong... the chef was giving me all types of seasonal fish (mostly white fish, mackerel, snapper and etc.), things that I don't really care for. So after 13 pieces of omakase...I've stopped and ordered the sushi combo ($42) for my husband to have his fill. Then I ordered specialty items: Foie Gras nigiri ($8/piece) - MOST TRY AND MUST HAVE! It broke da mouth! It's foie gras that is lightly grilled and torched. It totally melts in your mouth, and you can feel the goodness (oil) slowly filling your mouth. If you like uni, this is the next level. A5 wagyu beef nigiri ($10/piece) - It's beef that taste like sashimi, lightly grilled and torched, topped with ginger. It definitely has the belly fat goodness and chewiness of beef. Must try! Lango nigiri ($10/piece) - Lobster tail sashimi on rice. This is the next level to amaebi. I love my lobster sashimi. Fried moi ($18) - Fried whole moi fish that is nicely breaded, comes with a ponzu dipping sauce. Soft Shell crab ($10) - It's okay, nothing special compared to New Orlean's charbroiled soft shell crabs. All in all, a great experience, I would highly recommend doing some homework and order their specialty grilled items and nigiri. read more

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This place was wonderful. Service and food were pretty spectacular. Will be back for sure!