I'm forever on the hunt for the best poke bowls on the island. At least in every city I venture, I like to know if there's a donburi close by to get my fix. I have some of the best bookmarked poke bowls in Manoa, Kaneohe, and Ala Moana. Now I have one in East Oahu. Sushi Man has TWO very good donburis (poke bowls). Their most popular is the Poke Crunch Donburi: spicy tuna on a bed of white rice, tempura crunch flakes, side edamame, and their signature sauce for $16.99 (on 5/15/26). The other sleeper is a featured special: the Torched Garlic Salmon Don. Aburi-style with garlic mayo, green onion and tobiko caviar garnish. Broke. Da. Mout. At $18.99, it's a couple dollars more but worth the splurge. Location is obscure, behind Maile's Thai facing the marina in Hawaii Kai Towne Center. Service is decent- no frills but no complaints either. Shoyu offered with meal. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Seared garlic salmon donburi = chef's kiss - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This location is definitely one of the cleaner and newer Sushi Man locations. The restaurant is well maintained, and the presentation of the food is noticeably better than at some of the other locations. That said, I personally think the Makiki location has a better Dynamite Roll. The ingredients there seem a little fresher, and the flavor of the spicy ahi is better. The rolls at this location are still good, but they don't always taste quite as fresh to me. Overall, if you're looking for a nicer dining experience, this location is great, but I still find myself preferring Makiki when it comes to the actual sushi rolls. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - dynamite ahi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sushiman has become such a special place for our family. Sitting right by the water and looking out over the marina while sharing a meal together is something we always look forward to. What truly makes this restaurant stand out is the Wang family. You can feel how much care, heart, and dedication they put into everything they do. From their warm hospitality to the care they take in preparing every single piece of sushi, they make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and made with pride. Between the peaceful waterfront setting, the outstanding food, and the genuine warmth of the Wang family, Sushiman holds a very special place in our hearts. We are so grateful to have this gem in our community. John T. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Marina waters calm, The Wang family shares their heart, Fresh sushi with love. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We used to get Sushiman in Kaimuki for my husband's grandparents when we picked up food for them or helped them grab their platters before going to family parties. So glad there is a location in Hawaii Kai! I think we came here a few years ago and forgot we did until recently, shame on us! It's a small shop that has limited seating but we prefer doing takeout. We got the ikura don, crunchy don, takoyaki, natto roll, and unagi roll, and seaweed salad nigiri. Everything was delicious and exceeded expectations. The crunchy don topping was actually crunchy, the fish didn't have any old or super fishy taste that quick sushi spots like this sometimes has, takoyaki was better than i thought it would be, and they didn't put ginger in the don as requested which is always noticed and appreciated. We will be back! Such an easy spot for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Crunch don, ikura don, natto roll, unagi roll, ocean seaweed salad nigiri, and takoyaki! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't come here very often but I enjoyed everything I had. This was also my first time trying any type of matcha and I really liked it. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Seared garlic salmon nigiri, spicy ahi crispy rice nigiri and banana matcha - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy telephone ordering, large variety of options to choose from, plenty of parking and our order was ready on time Christmas Day! Good, reliable sushi option in Hawaii Kai! We always do takeout. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Believe this is called the family deluxe platter. Nice mix of pieces and just the right size for a small family. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The garlic seared salmon nigiri was so flavorful..it is my new favorite! We also ordered tuna salad nigiri and spicy ahi nigiri! Spent about $28. Friendly service and really good sushi! I will return again for the garlic seared salmon nigiri! It is definitely a must have!! There some seating inside but we opted to sit outside near the water on the umbrella table/chairs. read more

Sushiman is my go to takeout spot in Hawaii Kai when I'm too lazy to cook. The staff are all super friendly, and the service is pretty fast in my opinion for sushi. My go to meal is the crunch don and banana matcha latte. I also like to get party platters here and you can order online same day! read more

Love the crunch don here. Expansive menu. Fave sushi spot in hawaii kai as of rn. Quick service.

still one of the best hidden gems! i especially love that they do big party platters really well. perfect for large gatherings from family celebrations to work functions. small family run business that handled the food with highest level of integrity and care. sushiman forever!!! read more

Favorite sushi and the customer service is always very professional. It is also nicely nestled close to the ocean for waterfront dining.

Taste different. Not as flavorful. Prices went up and portions got smaller. Sad but reality for most places. $5 for one hand roll now. read more

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They're the best. They treat us so well. They give great service to children and the food is always consistently delicious!

My favorite is the crunch don, dynamite maki, and shrimp tempura maki. I gotta say it's the best I've tried and I'll keep coming back for a quick sushi fix. Service is very good. Ambiance is what you'd expect for a small sushi shop. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Crunch don, dynamite maki, and shrimp tempura nigiri all freshly made nice and warm. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Smaller portions, increased prices, and the flavor has changed. Way too overpriced. Service is still quick though. Unfortunately won't be returning here. read more

Great sushi spot! The crunch donburi was excellent and the udon had a wonderfully flavorful broth. Would definitely come here again! Review copied over from Google. read more

Amazing job today from Alexa at Sushiman on my take out order. I was calling in my order and accidentally ordered the wrong item when she recognized my voice and asked if it should be Chicken Katsu Curry instead of just Chicken Katsu. They have one of the best in our area and her customer service is pretty awesome ! read more

I had the Spicy Salmon Maki. Service was great and fast. However, the salmon did not taste super fresh. I paid $19, which is a bit expensive for what it is. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Spicy Salmon Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just hiked the Koko Crater and we were craving some sushi. This came up in a search, so we dined in, ordering couple of their rolls and a Katsu bento box. They were made to order and tasted pretty decent. The rolls were a bit on the larger size (per bite), as the there was more rice than should've been. read more

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Awesome food and experience. I had the chirashi bowl, matcha drink, miso soup, kaarage, and kimchee. The fish was good quality and I liked the proportion of food to rice . I also tried their banana matcha drink, and I'm ngl I don't really care for matcha but I would 100% go back just to get that. They definitely made that with love. The chicken kaarage was crispy, but warm and juicy on the inside. Delicious. Plus, the food came out quickly and the owners and employees were very friendly and welcoming! Had a smile on my face the whole time I was there. Inviting aura for sure. We will definitely be coming back read more

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I love this place for grab and go! The hand rolls are all fresh and inexpensive for the quality. My favorite item so far is the crunch don. I have been here 4x in the past week. read more

Good quick sushi fix! They have lots of different options for rolls. I got the dynamite which is 8 pieces but definitely filled me up. The dynamite maki comes with shrimp tempura and cucumber inside with spicy ahi, spicy mayo, and unagi sauce on top. Everything is better with some unagi sauce!! The spicy ahi is cut in small pieces which makes it easier to eat as well as mixes well with the spicy mayo sauce. I wish the shrimp was bigger, but the tempura was soooo crispy adding a great crunch to the roll. Although i wish there was more shrimp I would order this roll again. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Dynamite Maki(8 Pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been coming here for YEARS. Dynamite maki and crunch don is the best sellers and my two favorites The hand rolls are the best and big! But why my 3 stars? They changed lot over the years and recently have changed how they make their dynamite maki. Myself and many other Hawaii Kai residents who use to love their dynamite maki have noticed and don't like whatever they have done to the recipe. Crunch don still good though! read more

Hey Yelpers! Cletus is back for more reviews! This is a review for SushiMan Hawaii Kai, located by Panda Express, another one of the classics! (Haha!) The restaurant is a small one, never too busy and the service is great. They are usually quite quick but if you do have to wait, there is indoor and outdoor seating. On a sunny day and desirably with company, I would sit on the water, overlooking the marina! The best thing one could order from this business is the crunch don. Unfortunately no photo for today. The flavors mix together splendidly and I feel this would be a nice for anyone! I definitely recommend this if you are new to this restaurant or new to any sort of japanese cuisine! read more

I have been coming to Sushiman for longer than I'd like to admit because it would age me, haha! My friends worked here in high school when we were growing up and it was our go-to on the way to, or home from Sandys. I always get the spicy Ahi don (bowl) and its so so good. Fresh spicy ahi, pickled daikon, edamame, cucumber, ginger, and tobiko. Second go-to is the dynamite maki which is a roll that comes with shrimp tempura and cucumber topped with spicy Ahi. It is super good. Definitely recommend Sushiman the next time you are headed out for a beach day or headed home from a long beach day. It really hits the spot! read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Spicy Ahi Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was so excited to try this place based on all the positive Yelp reviews. I was craving sushi and thought for certain that this would hit the spot. At first I couldn't locate them in the shopping center, so I called and they said they're across from Panda Express in the food court area. They're closer to the marina (you won't see them from the parking lot). Once I arrived, I realized it was a little hole-in-the-wall that was just offering take out at the time (due to Covid). I was amazed by the variety of options and floored by the inexpensive prices. I guess that should've been clue #1. I ended up getting Bento B for $11.99. It came with 9 assorted pieces of nigiri. The lady at the cashier was very nice and helpful, thus the 2 stars instead of 1. They weren't crowded at all during dinner time. That should've been clue #2. When I got home and dove into the first piece of salmon nigiri, I almost spit it out. The rice was stale and unflavored. It certainly wasn't sushi rice at all, and the rice was hard, as if it were 2 days old. To top it off, the fish tasted like it was frozen. It certainly wasn't fresh at all. I took one bite of all the other pieces, and they were equally as bad. I ended up throwing it all away. What a waste of money! I hate to leave negative reviews, but I wanted to be honest about my opinion of their sushi. As mentioned, the customer service was great, but the sushi was terrible. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Bento B fir $11.99. The rice was stale, unflavored (not sushi rice) and the fish tasted like it was frozen. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice place when you're craving some sushi after visiting Hanauma Bay Plenty of selection. A bit hard to find since the map pointed us to a hardware store. Get your sushi and eat along the waterfront behind the plaza! read more

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California handroll is one of the best ever here~!! I get it every single time I come here and it blows away a lot of the California rolls that they serve in California itself with how crisp the nori is, how thick the roll is, how warm and juicy the rice and crab meat are, and the avocado and mayonnaise are also serious business. Highly recommend the California roll here~!! Overall, this store is a bit pricier than I'd prefer so I stick with the lower cost items. But they have an extensive menu so it's definitely a solid fast sushi spot worth checking out and that has been around for a very long time~!! (Amazingly~!!) read more

With all the sushi places on Island competition can be stiff. Co Workers rave about the Crunch don here so that is what I tried. Crunch Don: Sushi rice topped with Spicy Ahi then I believe tempura flakes and tempura fried onions/veggies. Smothered in spicy Mayo and garnished with green onions and edamame. The overall taste for me was really good. The texture works together well . What I think it could have made it way better is if the spicy ahi underneath was a much thicker layer. Found myself longing for more of that punch. Overall: Average sushi Joint with a great crunch Don perfect for lunch time. The prices are high as they are usually in sushi so that's normal . Next time I'll ask for more spicy Ahi if I get the Don again! read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Crunch Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place never disappoints. I love to get their dynamite maki (spring tempura with spice ahi on top), they also have that in a party platter and it's always a hit where ever I bring it. Located by the stage at Hawaii Kai Town Center. It's a simple straightforward sushi man with the menus posted on their wall with pictures to help you order when you can't decide what you want to eat. Place is clean. It's still just take out. Before Covid, there were a few seats inside. But there are tables located right outside by the stage area. Right on the marina, so it's a nice place to eat and look out at the marina. read more

This was my first time at SushiMan and I'm so glad I came and picked up lunch from here. Friendly local family business and I was greeted by Alexa who also gave me recommendations to try! She told me about the Crunch don which they offer in a spicy and mild version which is great for those who can't handle too much spice! I also got a matcha latte with whole milk. The crunch dons had a bed of rice, spicy ahi w/sauce, and topped with crunchy fried onions, edamame, and green onions I believe. The textures made for a satisfying meal and the fish to rice ratio was great. I also thought the portion was big, I was full eating half of it so I was able to save the other half for a second meal! I felt that I got a good amount for what I paid. As for the matcha latte, I can be picky with places especially because lots of places that sell matcha lattes just taste like milk or are clumpy, etc. But I really enjoyed theirs! Plus they have a cream top that makes the drink even better. Overall, if you're a matcha girly and sushi lover, this is your 2 in 1 stop! Definitely coming again! read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - 2 crunch dons, 1 mild, 1 regular. Both delicious. Also my matcha latte! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always fantastic sushi, and a clean little shop with friendly staff. Extensive menu that always has something I want.

Their crunch don is my go to. So good. I always add ebiko to it. They are also super friendly and the restaurant is clean.

Love love love this place! 2 words... CRUNCH DON! You must try it and get it! Not sure if any other places serve this now but it's sooo good. The reason why I took a star off is because the wait for your food when they're really busy is kind of a wait. The best part is you can grab your food and take a seat near the marina or the ocean while you eat your food. read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Crunch don on the left and red dragon roll I believe on the right - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I got some sushi one night for a quick dinner, and it's totally decent fast-foods sushi. Really extensive menu (I was a little overwhelmed) but I got a sushi roll and a spicy ahi roll. The nori comes separated from the rice/filling so you can keep it crispy. It's not restaurant quality sushi, but you want super affordable sushi, quick? you got it. read more

You NEED to try the crunch bowl/don from here. It's heaven in a bowl! Pro tip: call in your take out order in advance and eat it on one of the tables alongside the marina. read more

First of all the view from the store front is so beautiful!! I ordered the dragon maki! Was sooo yummy and only took like 10 mins to get to me and they were busy . Very nice lady at the front ! Plus they had soursop juice , one of my favs ! Definitely will be back when I visit from Maui again ! Many mahalos ! read more

Sushiman Hawaii Kai - Dragon Maki and soursop juice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After a second visit to Hanauma Bay on a Monday morning, my travel companions were shopping for a particular local product which led us to the Hawaii Kai Costco location. Being a bit hungry and parched, I chose not to shop and walked around the other mall stores. In a sleepy corner near the waterway, I found this store and saw the menu from outside. I wandered in and, knowing that this would be a snack instead of a full meal, chose to get a few small items. I first ordered their spicy ahi roll (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zTEwOLD4GU5rtg5BrCRIdg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and a four pack of tuna spam rolls (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=64HUThFROQOU-d0e0nRU5g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), saving three for my friends to try later when we met up at the car. After a short wait, I took my bag outside and found a small bench along the walkway. After mixing some soy with some wasabi, I soon dipped the roll in and took a bite. I hummed as I took my next bite, and another, and another... maybe it's just me after leaving the beach... the cucumber slices made it that much more interesting for me. And how can you go wrong with spam rolls?! It's wallet friendly two at $2.29 per roll (in January). Was tempted to get an unagi one but resisted the temptation. It was a balmy day but you know how it is at noon. I really appreciated the outdoor seating spots around the business. The food prep was quick and efficient as I eventually did wait for them while airing out the van. Definitely worth stopping for a quick bite that's easy on the wallet. read more

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My husband and I always enjoy going here for our sushi cravings. Even while pregnant, I am able to get something sushi-esk. My latest addiction has been the spicy avocado with shrimp tempura (add on). It's refreshing yet filling. We also order my son his spam nigiri which he loves the sauce to rice ratio. My husband's go to is always hands down the crunch don which has a great tempura and spicy ahi layer. For the pricing you get a good amount of food. The staff there is always so nice and quick to make sure they greet you as soon as you arrive. We love their small little store front and will return for days to come. Even after pregnancy! read more

One of the better sushi fast-food joints I've stumbled upon by chance!! We used to frequent G Sushi, a sushi conveyor-BOAT restaurant in Market City before they went out of business. We loved their minced spicy ahi and were bummed to not have found anybody else that made it that way. Sushi-Man makes theirs the same way!!! Their prices are reasonable, I think, for the quantity and quality of the seasoned rice and the spicy ahi. I ordered the Dynamite, 2 shrimp tempura rolls topped with a generous heap of spicy ahi mix. The tempura was flavorful and crispy, not soggy at all, and had a nice crunch when bit into. There were bits of crunchy cucumber in the rolls as well. For a total of 8 pieces, it was a very satisfying meal, and reasonable at $10.49. The kiddo had a California Roll and a Spicy Ahi Maki (8 pieces) which is exactly like mine minus the tempura and a dollar less. It was a tad spicy for him but he ate 6 pieces before he called it quits, because the Cali Roll was quite big and filling. The imitation crab meat was shredded and mixed in mayo and tasty. He said it's kind of like Genki Sushi's but way better. Service was friendly and courteous and we didn't wait long. Sushi Man is located by the marina, at the back, behind Maile's Thai Bistro. We ate our rolls by the marina and enjoyed the breeze and sunset. read more

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