The spicy ahi was one of the tastiest I have ever had. It was spicier than others, but oh so 'ono. The rice was also sushi rice, which made it that much better! Owner was friendly and smiley and willing to go above and beyond to meet our wants. read more

Sushiya - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was shocked to see there was only 1 other Yelper that rated this place a 1 star. Seeing the 4 1/2 stars average rating made me double check the photos that this was the place we went to. Sad to say that I still give 1 star to this place. Seeing how a lot of other Yelpers gave it such high reviews, makes me think...did we go on a really OFF day for them? Did they decide to get their fish from an Ala Wai Canal Vendor that day? In any case, I would still not give Sushiya a second try. Hubby is a sushiaholic, and could probably eat sushi every dang day if I'd let him. We decided to give Sushiya a try because he too heard from a friend that they had great sushi. This definitely is a take out type of place. If I remember correctly, there's only 1 small table off to the side. Since we were so hungry, and prefer to eat sushi right away and not let it sit for take out...we ate it immediately in our car in their tiny parking lot. I know what you're thinking....wow classy right?....well don't judge! We ordered several of their sushi and a few special rolls. All of the raw fish we ordered tasted old, the rice seemed a bit hard/uncooked, and they added too much sauce to the rolls. I felt like it should've come with a bib, because it was basically a dripping mess. read more

I come here for lunch sometimes - not often, but when I just feel like I have tried every place in Kaimuki and want to get a quick bite and not have to wait long. What I like about this place is that it is family run. There are always kids from the nearby schools picking up sushi and chatting with their friends . It reminds me a lot of when I was growing up on Maui. My friends and I would always stop at this sushi place (back then there were no chain sushi places - just a mom and pop stand that was usually 4 walls and a door with enough space for 2 people to stand inside:)) Nice to have those familiar memories. The sushi is OK. Nothing fancy, but not too much vinegar in the rice and not too much sugar -so for me that is a win. If you aren't familiar with Kainuki - this little spot is to the right of Tamura's Wine Shop that is off 10th avenue, located in a "micro - mini" mall with Boston Pizza and a new anyway loan place. I like the soft shell crab roll, dragon roll and they even have a good spicy ahi bowl! I usually take my little snack and head tot he park across the street to sit outside, get some sun and think about the weekend! The space is small but can fit about 6 people - if you are looking for a place to grab some sushi and go - it is a good one - if you are dining in - there are a few chairs and tables outside by the pizza place or the sidewalk is always an alternative! read more

We love sushi ya! They have the best handrolls and are always so friendly and quick. Cash only read more

**EDIT** Came back the next day, 8/12/11. I ordered a California hand roll, dynamite maki again, their homemade mandoo/gyoza, & strawberry bubble drink. The hand roll was HUGE and really stuffed! They really don't skimp on the portion sizes! The mandoo and strawberry bubble drink were both both good as well. The Dynamite maki is just as good as yesterdays! :D I don't remember the last time I was this excited to write a review. My girlfriend suggested to come here today for a light snack before dinner. I don't usually listen to her suggestions but I'm glad I did today. She's been craving green tea bubble drink recently and when she searched it, Sushiya popped up. Sushiya is located right next door to the Boston's Pizza on Waialae Ave. across from Kaimuki Community Park. I should listen to my gf alllll the time. Very similar to a Kozo Sushi or Aloha Sushi but a lot cheaper in my opinion. The owner, a very nice Asian man took my order while his wife? in the back was making the food. I guess that's why they call it the Dynamite sushi, the mix of flavors exploded in my mouth. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VZeHJ7xifTDHZS0yOlnaHQ?select=b8PRKhiqwdU4Bs0AaoeVeg For $8.49 it comes with Shrimp tempura, spicy ahi, crab, cucumber, sweet & sour sauce. The spicy ahi was super strong and covered the sweet & sour flavor. I made sure I identified the tail of the shrimp before I started eating. OMG! This is the spiciest spicy ahi I've EVER had!! (LMK where you've had spicier). I can usually handle spicy flavors but today I was sweating up a storm! The sushi here is fresh! Good quality sushi, big and stuffed! I also ordered one order of the spicy ahi nigiri for a little over $3, so good! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VZeHJ7xifTDHZS0yOlnaHQ?select=FznuOyP3QLhSa5SOgGdqkw Green tea bubble drink, I'm not a big fan, I can't say I've tried many but I can tell you that its bomb here! I really don't care for green tea, or the tapioca balls, my girlfriend ordered the drink. Like most couples, you let your other half have a taste. After one sip it was mines! I drank like 90% of the bubble drink, I also think a lot of it has to do with the food being super spicy so I had to cool myself. In the beginning the tapioca balls tasted a little warm and towards the end of the drink it was more frozen which you have to be careful when you SUCK.. ;P The balls might be coming quick down your throat. LOL! The green tea drink tasted really really good, I don't know how its usually made but mines was like a slake (between a shake and a slush). I keep telling myself it was made with green tea ice cream but I don't know, I didn't get any ice in my drink. Either they didn't use ice or it was blended really well. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VZeHJ7xifTDHZS0yOlnaHQ?select=pngpDYCrBBqGrl8LwMGh8A I wanted to order another bubble drink towards the end of our meal but my gf said no. So guess what................ "Babe, are you gonna leave some for me?" - The girlfriend. HAHAHA!! That's what you get for not letting me order another drink! :P Although there is limited seating, I suggest dining in. If you're born blessed like I am, the owner will give you a miso soup. ;) I will definitely be coming back more often for their good spicy ahi and cheap prices! I'm now addicted to green tea bubble drink! (LMK where they have good ones). ***CASH ONLY*** Yelp 365 Challenge # 11/365. read more

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This is a family company, both husband and wife are very nice as you enter. And their fish is always so fresh, always my go to, it is a bit pricey, but worth every penny. read more

I love yelp because they led us to this place, without yelp we would have never heard about it and been left downtown at some over-priced over-hyped sushi joint. Instead we ate a tasty filling lunch at a small independently owned storefront Sushi operation, cash only, everything made to order and super cheap and tasty. It Reminded me of the small storefront sushi places in Japan, run it, get the goods, pay a tiny amount and leave with a full stomach (or to-go bag) and wallet and a nice small on your face. 5 stars for the quality/quantity vs value. read more

Their hand rolls are so cheap and delicious! My partner had the inari and spicy vegetable hand roll. They were both 5-star delicious, but the inari was a little on the more expensive side. I had the unagi hand roll, spam hand roll, and California hand roll. The unagi hand roll was okay. It had the skin on and tasted too fishy. The spam hand roll was a great deal. It's like a spam musubi, but with a lot more nori. The California hand roll was one of the best California rolls I've ever had. Unagi Hand Roll ($1.89) - 3 stars Inari ($3.89) - 4 stars Spam Hand Roll ($1.29) - 4 stars California Hand Roll ($1.89) - 4.5 stars Spicy Vegetable Hand Roll ($1.89) - 5 stars I was more than satisfied with my 3 hand rolls for only about $5. I am definitely coming back to this place. Cash only. read more

They have some stalls in the front of their shop next to boston pizza on Waialae Ave & 10th Ave. A mom & pop sushi shop. + I love how they offer sushi rice as an option. Believe me, I'm shocked that not a lot of other places do. It makes a big difference! + Spicy Ahi donburi is delicious. Spicy and extra saucy...just the way I like it! - This one time they ran out of miso soup... but didn't do anything to compensate =/ - The cucumber they provide with the spicy ahi donburi doesn't fit it. It's purpose is to probably it to neutralize the mouth when the spicy ahi gets too spicy lol read more

My girlfriend and I were starving (and new to the area) and stumbled upon this magical place. For $25 we ate like kings and had leftover rolls for lunch the next day. Not the best for sitting down (small tables inside) but great for take out sushi! Highly recommend. Sushi quality is great for the price! Oh, and this Sushiya is not to be confused with the Sushiya back in Isla Vista (Santa Barbara). Totally different. read more

Crunchy Veggie Don is amazing! My favorite addictive Poke Flavor. Definitely will forever be my top 5.

I am a fan of some Red Dragon Rolls! Woo! Sushiya offers a nice quick stop to get some hand rolls for a good price. I usually only get Red Dragon Rolls, Spicy Ahi Rolls, and Crab Rolls. They are all exceptional. I have also tried their Tempura Udon and its good. Spicy Ahi Bowl is also good. Their regular Dragon Roll is ok just ok. They are usually very quick. Its best to call in and then come by and pick up your order. You can eat there but seating is limited and Sushiya is very small. The owners are really nice. They even gave me free miso soup when I came in on a weekend and ordered a lot of hand rolls for my friends. Prices are cheap. Food is pretty good. Owners are nice. 4 stars. Kinda like Sushiman down the street but I would rate Sushiya higher than Sushiman in my book. They are cash only so bring your dolla dolla bills y'all. read more

I had their spicy ahi salad, and 3 piece salmon sushi. The spicy ahi was WAY TOO SPICY (to a point where I kept having to stop eating), and the salmon was the most obnoxious, previously frozen piece of fish I had ever seen/tasted. It came with rectangular shaped rice. I was surprised that they weren't embarrassed to serve it. It was the worst $13 I had ever spent on food. I won't be going back. read more

I always get the crunchy tempura don and it is the best! I had yet to find a place with a don like this that was better than Manoa Sushis crunch don but I found it here with the crunchy tempura don! It is so good and fresh! We also really enjoy the mandoo We come here at least once a week. The parking in this lot can be a challenge but we always find a spot and this is definitely more of a take out place. The couple that owns this restaurant is so sweet and nice too which is an added bonus read more

Spicy ahi is just perfect..! The old couples are super nice! And they give u free miso soup that tastes soooooo good! I always come here cos I work nearby :p Overall great food with reasonable price (: They only accept cash. read more

Today I decided to eat sushi. Thinking ahhh no like wait in line etc., someplace near. So I decided to go to Sushiya (Waialae). Order my usual spicy ahi bowl and unagi. I was so surprised to see the portions have shrunk (already they had small portions). Tried the unagi first and something was missing. Then started at the spicy bowl and made the connection. The rice was regular rice (not the usual sushi rice). I was so displeased I didn't eat even half of the spicy bowl (if you knew me you'd think I was sick). Called to find out the problem and found out ownership was transferred from aunty to nephew. Nephew said nothing changed. Asked me when was the last time I came in. I said month and a half (due to covid) usually go once every 3 weeks). Why would that matter if he followed his aunties. Consistency is what makes A great eatery. read more

Came in for a bottle water and thought, I should try their spicy ahi. This is what I usually base my fast sushi reviews on. YUM! Nice chunks of ahi, good spice in the sauce boy was the lady not shy with the portion of fish. Sometimes there's so much rice and not enough fish but not here! I saw on the wall menu they have mandoo too, guessing the lady that helped me and made my sushi was Korean so I'm pretty sure it's gonna be delish. Ooo they're spicy ahi beef bento for 8$ sounds good too... As other reviews said you really can't beat the price and quality here! read more

What the heck?? This place has terrible fish! The tuna was watery and terrible texture. Same for the octopus. Same again for the clam. And the squid. Salmon roe looked funny to begin with (not round). I was right - salty and probably came from a can. How did this place get 4.5 stars?? Yelp, you are really letting me down in Hawaii. Waste of time and money. And a dinner out with the girlfriend. :( Probably the worst fish I've ever tasted, without exaggeration. The rolls are so soaked with toppings though, that you can't taste the fish. Thus I can give this place one star. read more

Fast and Friendly owners. Love the Dynamite Rolls and Bubble Drink. Will be Bacl read more

I absolutely adore this place. It's like a fast-food sushi joint and the sushi is really delicious. Their portions are bigger than Sushiman located down on Waialae as well and there is a cute/friendly little Korean man that works at the register and his wife works in the back making the sushi. (For the longest time I thought he was Japanese.) The only available parking is in front of the place which is also shared with Boston's Pizza (very limited) and a pain to get in & out. But I wouldn't really downgrade their review due to the limited parking. It's all about the quality of the food (to me that is.) It's a small Mom & Pop place which I also love to support (: read more

AWESOME!!! Our family LOVES to come to Sushiya on Waialae Ave! This place is run by the cutest couple. They are the only two in there every single day and they are always in a good mood! The sushi is made so well and it is absolutely delicious. You cannot beat this price for the quality of sushi you receive. True, this place is not a large restaurant with lots of tables to sit on and many workers running around helping out. This is a place you eat when you are in no rush and want to eat awesome sushi in you rubber slippers and board shorts. (Or you can just make a phone order and pick it up!) You may dine in or take out. Warning! Their spicy ahi is SPICYYYY! But we love it, the flavor is perfect :) read more

Okay you don't come here for a nice night out for dinner because there is hardly any seating, you come here to get a decent meal for a fair price, also as many people stayed it's CASH ONLY, but there is conveniently a atm across the street, so don't worry. I had the tamago nigiri and beef bento with spicy ahi poke and it was delicious. Try it out and bring some cash.. But if you want to dine in your going to have to sit in your car or take it home. read more

I really like the small sushiya across my office. There is limited parking in front, but I just walk over anyway. The owner is very cordial, and in dining in the small place, he may offer you complimentary miso soup. I like their handrolls, the california maki, and their spicy ahi bowl. To me that is the best deal, the sushi rice covers the entire bottom of the bowl and the spicy ahi is generous on top. I happen to LIKE spicy, and to me the bowls, along with the teriyaki beef or teriyaki chicken bowls make me "OH SO HAPPY"!!! Yelp 365 Challenge: 85/365 read more

I had high hopes for this place because the menu looked appealing and the prices not too bad, but I was really unimpressed overall. It's cash only, and I didn't know that until after I ordered (this was probably my bad because I didn't look at the door too closely for any kind of signs) so I felt obligated to get some cash from the ATM across the street. I got a spicy tuna roll, but it was not amazing. The veggies were fresh and the rice was nice and sticky, but the tuna was so fishy and suspicious that I picked a piece out and it was a highly unnatural pink. I should have grabbed a pic, but I tossed the food because I felt like it would make me sick. Only two stars because while the veggies were fresh, the important part was not. Also, cash only wasn't convenient for me at the time. read more

Best sushi on the island! Their prices were great and it's small enough of a place that my husband and I could order and get our food within minutes. The owner even threw in a free bowl of miso soup! Will go again when we come back to Hawaii! read more

Sushiya - Chirashi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Avoid! Sushi Rice was stale across the board. Regretted trying this store out. The maki and the nigiri were all stale tasting and unusually cold. I wouldn't go back again. read more

HANDS DOWN BEST SUSHI IN OAHU! Came in at about 1:30pm on a Wednesday afternoon. No traffic, lots of parking and all 3 tables inside the shop were open. Everything was very fresh and tasty and they were all made by a mystic Japanese woman in the back kitchen who chopped every fish with her magical katana. The shrimp she caught with shuriken. We ordered California rolls with Tobiko, 4 shrimp tempura hand rolls and a 15-piece bento box, all for $34! Everything was laced with some addictive mystery Sushiya sauce. We will definitely be back for more! read more

Hands down the best Poke in Honolulu. Great flavor, not overly heavy, and consistently fresh. It's in my family's weekly rotation.

Absolutely delicious! The spicy ahi on my "Red Dragon Maki" (8 pieces) was sooooo good! One of the best I had. Fresh, not too spicy, but not too mayonnaise-y either! It was just right! The mandoo I also had that accompanied my sushi was very fresh, home made tasting, not freezer nor store brought. As for the service, I was helped by a elder man who was so kind and attentive! He noticed I was eating in and immediately brought me a saucer with wasabi to eat my sushi with. It's a small store, however, in the inside, there are several seats you can sit at. Also, a few stalls right in the front as well as, street parking. read more

Sushiya - Red Dragon Maki, Mandoo and Thai Tea - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My Friend Katie was craving Sushi today, so I yelped a lunch sushi place and Sushiya was the top rated one nearby. I just said Sushi a lot. Sushi. Anyways, it did not disappoint. I wanted a little bit heavier fare, so I got the chicken donburi and a spicy ahi hand roll to try out the sushi side. Both were amazing! Katie got the Spicy Salmon Donburi which was also very good. The prices are awesome and the portions are just right. I'll definitely be heading back to Sushiya again soon! read more

LOVE sushiya!!! Best service I love the husband and wife soo sweet. Best spicy ahi bowls and my kids are addicted to their udon. My fave is the dynamite maki! read more

Definitely recommend the spicy ahi salad We got the jumbo party platter for 6- a good snack- heavy on the rice. The eel was good too read more

Sushiya - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Simple sushi but made well. Quality is always good and consistent. They do not pre-make any sushi. Your order will be made when you place it. So if you are in a rush, I highly suggest you call in your order. They will be more than glad to make it for you. Spicy ahi bowl and Chirashi are staples for me. My daughters like the dragon roll and natto roll. The reason this is a 4* and not 5*... Nothing fancy and no high end stuff. The couple who own and run this business are so nice and sweet. My family are regulars here. My 2 daughters love it. They will choose this place over any of the other places such as Genki or Kurukuru. Sometimes he will even slip in a bonus bowl of miso soup. Parking is very limited. Hit & miss. I think the lot only has like 8 stalls and it's shared with Boston Pizza. Street parking is usually available too. read more

Sushiya is our absolute favorite grab and go sushi on Oahu. We typicall order handrolls and bubble tea but have also tried the chirashi bowl and several lunch sushi sets. Everything is fresh, the handrolls are huge, and the owners are super friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend the dynamite handroll, the chirashi, and the mango and green tea bubble teas! Just a couple quick notes: there's limited seating inside and outside but it's rarely so busy that you can't grab a spot. Oh, and cash only. read more

I love this place! My boyfriend & I always order the dynamite maki (to die for) & a spicy ahi donburi. The food is great and the service is just as nice! read more

This place is delicious!!! We ordered the dynamite maki and the spicy ahi donburi! Amazing! I wish I would've take a picture of the food but we were hungry and literally scarfed down our food. This place is definitely a locals place. Small have very limited seating areas but luckily for us there was only one gentlemen here who was extremely nice and suggested what to order I'm so glad we did!!! Definitely coming back this week before we go back to LA read more

First off the flavor is good, it's just the rice that throws everything off. The rice is dry and hard, but I loved the flavor of the spicy poke, again it's just the rice :( the salmon roll was fresh, tasty, again the rice. Would definitely try again, give it another shot. read more

Really good bang for the buck. Sushi isn't the best, but it's not bad, and the servings are generous. Unbelievably cheap prices for medium quality sushi, donburi, and other delights. Great workingman's takeout place. A couple of tables, may be. Limited parking, and a bit tricky to get in and out onto busy Waialae Ave. read more

We just ordered 16 maki rolls from Sushiya today for a little function. The platters came out so pretty, but more importantly, delicious! Everyone raved about it and wondered where we got them. It is definitely a hidden gem in Kaimuki! We can't wait to come back and order for ourselves! Thank you for doing such a big order on short notice! It is greatly appreciated! read more

The BEST sushi on the island BAR NONE. Seriously. You haven't had real sushi till you've been here. The prices are so affordable too! The owner who is always working the front is SO kind. When I dine in he almost always offers me free miso soup. :) The spicy ahi is to die for. SOOOO ONO! I wish they would relocate to Salt Lake so I could eat there everyday! read more