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    Sushi ii

    4.5 (912 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Monica Y.

    I've been wanting to try Sushi ii for yearssss now but just haven't gotten to do so. So when the perfect opportunity came up, I decided now's the time! I booked a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday because the both of us have never been here before. And it definitely was a good decision. He ordered the crispy shrimp, crab nigiri with kani miso, and amaebi nigiri and it came with the miso soup with the head of the shrimp. And we both got the same sushi sets. It came with all the good stuff and good amount! Everything tasted so fresh and very good. The uni and the ika were my favorite nigiri's on the platter! When we got there we were able to choose where we wanted to sit because it wasn't so crowded. So we chose to sit in the side room which was nice because there was only one other couple there so we didn't have to sit so close to people and could have our own conversations peacefully lol I'm so glad we got to try Sushi ii and hope to be back again sometime.

    Fried baby octopus. A tad chewy
    Rebecca T.

    Came here for a dinner date with my hubs, sitting at the counter. We didn't do omakase as there isn't officially one like some other restaurants. It's pretty much you sit down and the chef would serve you sushi until you say stop, and our server said it's roughly about $10 a piece. Since it's our first time here, and they have an extensive menu, we decided to go for the assorted sushi with maki plate to try it out first before we potentially commit to an omakase next time. We had about 10 pieces of nigiri and 10 pieces of tuna maki. Thats a lot of food for the price actually! (Lots of rice) the nigiri that stood out to us was the ika, eel, akami, hamachi, botan shrimp. The ika was not chewy at all. So smooth and a pleasant. And omg we both normally don't like eel but that piece was perfectly charred with slight crisps on the edge! It might be the best eel nigiri I've had. Their akami was really fresh, even though it's not my favorite. Hamachi and botan shrimp was of good quality as well! Some disappointments though - Chutoro was a tad bit stringy, and the salmon was close to abysmal. It didn't taste fatty or fresh at all. Not good quality. We also got some small apps before our sushi plate. The deep fried baby octopus could've been better. It's on the chewy side. Baby octopus is a hit or miss really. When it's good it's really good. I love how they had ankimo. The sauce and the shredded daikon and shiso leaf went really well together. I devoured the whole plate. Overall it's a pleasant meal and we had a great evening. Not everyone sat at the bar. Groups were sitting at tables. Parking gets better when you go inside the lot, away from the narrow lane of the entrance/exit of the lot. We got free validation from the restaurant.

    Chirashi bowl
    Kaliko S.

    Super fresh sushi and very attentive waithelp. One of the better chirashi bowls in town and worth the $49.

    Sometimes you need to get a head in life
    Julie-ann O.

    Located in the most kamikaze pkg lot on keeaumoku, only cuz it shares pkg with other businesses mostly restaurants. this place is a gem for drinks and pupus. The food is always fresh and tasty with a nice array of choices. I actually never had anything yet that was sub par. I do love the Kama cuz it comes with tsuri daikon. Best to make reservations if you want to come during peak times.

    Bone marrow with pickled onions and bread
    Crissy Q.

    10/10 omakase experience and the oysters were to die for. Sat at the bar and loved the service and ambiance.

    Serena L.

    Delicious little gem tucked away at a small plaza. Tried the chef omakase which is basically customizable to how many pieces of nigiri sushi that your heart desires roughly $10/piece. They come 4 pieces at a time. Quite full already after 8 pieces but forgot to stop the chef and I was greedy for uni so ended up eating 15 pieces. Haha Super fresh raw fish especially the Australian langostino (small lobster) and Kinki fish and house marinated ikura. Overall very good value compared to other omakase I have researched.

    Grey M.

    Sushi ii. Let us speak plainly--because poetry is wasted on the unworthy and hyperbole falls short when faced with the sublime. Tucked into an unassuming corner of Honolulu, Sushi ii is not merely a restaurant. It is a shrine. A sanctuary of obsession. The kind of place where ingredients are not sourced--they are summoned, weekly, from the icy coasts of Japan like tribute to a demanding and discerning god. The chef? A surgeon with a blade, a poet with vinegar. His knives whisper secrets into slivers of Hokkaido uni so fresh, they still taste of the cold sea wind that kissed them hours before. His rice? Ah, the Hokkaido rice--each grain a tiny jewel, warm, seasoned with restraint and reverence, holding together like a quiet promise. This is not your average sticky filler. This is rice composed with the same seriousness as a haiku. The toro melts. The kinmedai glows. The ankimo tastes like butter that's read philosophy. Every cut, every brush of nikiri, every seasonal flourish--executed with an intensity that borders on spiritual. You don't come here for ambiance. You come here because you're a worshipper. A believer. Or a fool who's about to be converted by one piece of otoro so rich, it'll make you question every decision you've ever made about food and fidelity. Yes, it's expensive. But mediocrity is cheap, and this--this is transcendence wrapped in seaweed. Sushi ii doesn't serve sushi. It serves clarity. And if you don't understand that, perhaps you weren't meant to.

    Chirashi
    Dan T.

    Another great visit. Soft shell and Ava salmon roll were scrumptious. Bone marrow was rich and flavorful. Sashimi and sushi combo was fresh and delicious! Service was quick and spot on. Ambiance was upbeat and enjoyable. I'll be back!

    Mushrooms
    Chris T.

    This is a very small restaurant buried in a strip mall. It can be a challenge to find, but worth it to come. While this is not my favorite sushi place on the island, but it very good and highly recommend to come. My tip would be to order your sushi in waves so that the fish does not warm up. I ordered the sushi platter and was savoring a bit too long and some of the fish did not taste as fresh at the end. I recommend making reservations and sitting at the sushi bar. Appetizers: fried baby octopus were crunchy and full of flavor and highly recommend. The medley of mushrooms were delicious! The flavor profile on the mushrooms were unlike anything I ate before. Sushi: ordered the sushi platter and it was gorgeous! The fish portions are quite generous and the textures. I was also able to ask for some sushi to be removed. I don't like uni (sea urchin) and tamago (egg) sushi. They removed and I was happy. Again eat your sushi fast for the ultimate freshness. Service: fast and excellent Bathroom cleanliness: average, there is one tiny bathroom in the other part of the restaurant. Restaurant cleanliness: bar area was very clean

    Everything wonderful.
    Mi Ae K.

    Food was fresh and tasty, service was good. We were able to make a reservation easily and sat promptly when we arrived. I am never disappointed when I dine at Sushi ii!

    Pat P.

    It's a small cozy place. Appetizers were very tasty but some items were kind of small. The lamb was over cooked but the other items were good. The sushi was excellent so I definitely will go back. Parking sucks during peak hours, I had to park on the street. Please see my pics on what I ate.

    Special menu of the day.
    Alvin K.

    Had a birthday dinner here tonight with my wife (her birthday), and it was great! We didn't order too much as we weren't as hungry as we both thought we'd be but everything we did order was delicious. We started off with the ahi tataki salad (refreshing) and ama ebi miso soup (the WHOLE ama ebi head included gave it that extra flavor). Then we had the sushi moriawase combo (variety of nigiri and tekka maki) and the rainbow roll (California roll with 5 different fishes on top). To end the meal, I had the ama ebi nigiri. You're probably wondering why 4 starts instead of the full 5 stars right? Well unfortunately they were sold out of the "hotaru ika" and "chuutoro", both from the seasonal menu. I really wanted to sample them but either I gotta get there earlier than 5:30pm or... check out another sushi joint to satisfy my craving. Oh and if you're wondering, they don't do anything special if it's a birthday meal. Overall, great experience. My wife enjoyed her birthday meal. We'll be back. Check em out!

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    This place was as good as our normal NYC place Amane. Difference was Amane is $1000 for two with drinks but thats NYC

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    This my favorite I love the baby live abalone n salmon skins salad Also soft crab sushi I have bring many friend come everything is fresh

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    Do they take reservations?

    Definitely. Call early.

    What days does their fresh come in?

    They pick up fresh fish daily

    The name Sushi ii - does "ii" stand for 2 or good in Japanese? I've heard it both ways from various people and no one seems to know ☺️

    The name is pronounced sushi EE , we asked the server . At least that's what we were told

    Is it byob?

    Hi! It used to be when Garrett first opened up the restaurant. Now they have a great selection of Sake, red wine and white wines, and beer to choose from. You can bring your own alcohol but I believe you must call and ask in advance. There is a… 

    How much was omakase?

    Aloha, average $100 + depends on when you tell them to stop serving...

    How much is the omakase?

    It all depends on how much sushi you can eat! I've gone twice and it's been around $100/person each time

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