The omakaze experience at Takumi was simply amazing! The fish is selected by the chef and is completely different from the typical Nigiri selection. The chef's preparation of each dish is exquisite. Every bite was simply incredible. My wife and I are from Southern California and have been honored to enjoy exceptional sushi both in Socal and Japan and this restaurant can hold its own with the best of them! The ambiance is simple and very clean. It gives Tokyo sushi bar vibes. The price is extremely reasonable for the level of cuisine and service that we received. Thank you Chef! read more

For an omakase meal, I didn't get anything special. The first 3 dishes were dishes. But the last 9 were 9 nigiri pieces of fish. Nothing unique about the fish. They were fish you can order without the omakase experience. The service was good. The chef and server were in sync with their delivery. And having just 4 people during the experience made the ambiance unique. I can't say I had unique dishes or different types of prepared nigiri and dish to justify the $200 experience read more

It's a quant little place with an omakase bar and a single table that seats 4 inside. Friendly waitress, but her voice was very high pitched and she spoke quickly with an accent making her hard to understand. We ordered an assortment of rolls and the sushi combination. It was alright sushi. Fresh, but the flavors were just ok. To pay, you take your card while they hold out the machine and then literally watch you select which tip percent, with the lowest being 20%. Most people at least look away, but not here. They watch. Try some place else if you're looking for sushi. read more

Everything this place offers is authentic (I am originally from Tokyo). But not for someone who is looking for one of those inside-out rolls with mayonnaise on top. Everything was so delicious, and their attention to detail made me feel like I was back in Japan. If you are a real sushi fan, I strongly recommend visiting. read more

We enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service! Delicious and authentic Japanese food. They have an omakase inside and you can order à la carte when you sit in their patio seating. We walked in without reservation and decided to order à la carte. Our server Mario was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. Thanks for the awesome service Mario! We liked the baked scallop dish along with their fresh sashimi and rolls. They also make delicious highballs! Definitely a good spot if you are craving Japanese food in the Kaanapali area. read more

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Really great sushi quality but 4 maki's, a rainbow roll and a miso soup for $100 is insane. I really enjoyed the sake maki and the hamachi maki but the rainbow roll and miso soup was a miss. This did not fill two people. Interior and ordering was straightforward. The concept and pricing is sugarfish levels of craziness which I am not feeling. For sushi I recommend going to miso phat, a drive up but the omakase is with trying. read more

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This was some of the best sushi I had in my life!!! The hamachi is especially delicious, their flavor combinations are perfect and expertly crafted. Im hooked and need to visit again before leaving Maui! read more

Takumi Maui - Hamachi carpaccio and shrimp roll (we also got the rainbow roll combo and miguri roll and all were amazing!) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Ok the marketing and branding got me. It got me goooooood. Their sushi came in bamboo boxes I mean cmon, I was comin and I was buyin. The thing is, I'm from LA, and I have a sushi benchmark for standard basic B rolls. The spicy tuna roll here was totally weird. It was more like chopped tuna, less desirable cuts and bits without much flavor. When you order a spicy tuna there's sort of a baseline expectation of how it turns out. Same goes for the Salmon Skin roll. I'm used to one way this turns out across 12 different sushi restaurants yet somehow, this one was also totally weird. Instead of made-to-order salmon skin, which is why it usually takes longer as they toaster oven it in a foil, it was like brown flaps of something, then what tasted like maybe mint leaves or parsley? I couldn't finish it. The chirashi bowl (assorted sashimi) was also weird. It was cubed with random slightly bigger pieces, not like nice filets of sashimi. The salmon was sinewy. And this one was like 40 bucks alone. Very nice gal at the takeout register with excellent service ambiance I'm sure is beautiful, it's a great strip plaza by resorts. read more

The restaurant in ambience are very minimalistic, which I find very calming. The menu has many options, but not too many. We got the miso soup, spider maki, and the sashimi combo. All of these items were delicious. The service is great. They have many sakes to choose from as well as a decent wine list. read more

Takumi Maui - Sashimi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We did the omakase experience. It was very intimate, the chef was knowledgeable about the sushi and shared that with his guests. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious!! They went out of their way to make my 16 year old's birthday week extra special!! We cannot wait to return to Maui and when we do....this will be on our must experience (again!) list!! read more

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We passed by this spot dozens of time during our trip so I finally got a takeout sushi bento on my way to the airport. I was hoping to find a hidden gem, but alas it was a HUGE disappointment. I got a sushi combination to go, which is an omakase (literally Chef's choice). But, we were sorely disappoint that the omakase had several repeats and lacked in variety. (2 tunas, 2 salmon, 2 yellowtail, shrimp, mackerel, octopus, tamago, scallops, and a white fish of some kind). The octopus did not taste fresh, the mackerel texture was off, and the mysterious white fish was chewy. What kind of 12 piece omakase only includes 9 different kinds of fish! The rice was falling apart and there also was no guide as to what we were eating. Our side of spicy tuna crispy rice was not crispy at all, but I will chalk that up to being a takeout order. At $65 for the nigiri and $14 for the crispy rice, I would not come here ever again. I am not sure if they were having an off day or something, but my omakase box does not look remotely like others I've seen posted on their page. What a huge let down - the chef's choices on that day were awful. read more

Takumi Maui - 12 pc Chef's Choice Sushi Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great service!!!! Beautiful interior. Very zen. The sushi was pretty good. Hamachi no Kama was a hit. The rolls were solid but the negi toro was so skimpy, not much negi or toro mostly rice and seaweed. Otherwise it was a solid stop very close to all the Ka'anapali resorts. read more

I booked the chef's omakase experience not sure how it would be. The Beau said that it was the best sushi he's had. The restaurant is small with about four tables and a take out window. Only the omakase is available by reservation and is located at a seven seat counter inside. You arrive at 6pm and the service starts promptly. A sake pairing is available with hefty pours of about 8oz total. The omakase is the presented in several courses in a traditional style with the chef giving explanations about each. Most of the ingredients are from Japan. We had: - Sunomono with snow crab - Chawanamushi - Tempura - Miso black cod and shishito pepper - Hirame nigiri - Shima Aji nigiri - Scallop nigiri - Kauai shrimp nigiri - Fried shrimp head - Seared black throat sea perch nigiri - Otoro nigiri - Local big eye tuna nigiri - Miso soup - Warabimochi Additional items are available for an extra charge at the end. We tried the toro tempura. All of it was absolutely incredible and delicious. The rice was from Hokkaido and like nothing I've had before. The wasabi root was imported from Japan and grated fresh at the bar. It was floral and fruity and nothing like the neon green horseradish often served. The chef was delightful. He explained how he was in Hawaii because he loved surfing (and why he's so tan.) He used to live in San Diego and likes In N Out. Overall, it was about 14 courses over two hours. It was expensive but far above the normal resort experience. I highly recommend it. read more

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This place is a gem! Inside they have an amazing omakase option. I'd definitely make a reservation if you're interested in that. We went with à la carte this time and the sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. We sat outside and loved it. There was a nice breeze, plus they have a fan which helps with the heat. There are only a few tables outside though, so I'd check ahead if that's where you want to sit. Highly recommend for great sushi and a chill atmosphere! read more

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Sushi is really good here. We ordered takeout for dinner, however when we arrived to pick up our order at the specified time, it wasn't ready and we in fact waited almost an hour longer. I think they realized they didn't make it yet and scrambled to get it made. I don't think the front of the house communicates with the back chefs. Only redeeming part was the food was great. read more

Still loving this sushi restaurant that imports all of it's ingredients from Japan and is made by a Japanese chef...no dry Safeway pre made rubbish here...it is the real deal, oishi! My fave spicy tuna was delicious as usual with a wasabi bite to it, the eel and avocado gamey and green in the same bite, crispy rice was crunchy goodness and the toro roll perfect. Add on a couple of umami miso soups and you have a delightful meal. I won't get sushi anywhere else now, you just can't beat the Japanese rice, top shelf ingredients and culinary and cultural knowledge that goes into every bite you eat. Try it, won't be disappointed! read more

Tiny but lovely sushi restaurant near the resorts that offers omakase option (need to prebook) a few days a week, but since we didn't prebook, we just ordered off their regular menu. The inside area has 1 table plus the omakase counter, and the patio area had a few tables, so there might be a wait if they're full. The staff member was super nice and friendly, and chatted with us every time she delivered something to our table. They also have a takeout window if there's no space to dine-in. Based on the pictures, that also seems like a legit option. We ordered a few rolls to share, and each got a 12pc sushi combo set. To be honest, the sushi combo set was plenty for 1 person, so the extra rolls we got were completely unnecessary. However, the soft shell crab roll was definitely worth getting. We were happy that the waitress had to take a second to think about which fish they had in the fridge that day and thus, would be receiving in the combo set - as that indicated how fresh it was. The portion size on each nigiri was excellent, alongside a generous portion of sushi rice, so well worth the price. Highly recommend it, we enjoyed all the nigiri that came in the combo, but I particularly loved the scallop and the salmon (super fatty). Super happy we found this place on a whim while we were visiting. Highly recommend it! We would love to come back and try their omakase option (we got to watch since we snagged the 1 indoor table) and it was drool-worthy. read more

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Although I am thankful they sat a large party late, the sushi wasn't great. I ordered a four roll special that took an hour to be prepared.

Hands down the best sushi we've had! They know what they're doing! Thank you for an amazing sushi experience! Taste and presentation were on point! We got our's to go and ate on our oceanfront lanai. Perfect dinner, perfect company and perfect view! Grateful and blessed! read more

Takumi Maui - California rolls (we added tobiko) and soft shell crab rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Just went here for lunch. Read reviews and had high hopes but was not impressed. There were two people eating when we arrived who left part way through. Waitress sat us at bar which she explained to us was normally reserved for Omakase. I was thrilled since that's what I wanted to order. When it came time to order, she told me Omakase was only available in the evenings; I was confused as to why she would tell me the bar was only reserved for Omakase, If it wasn't even available for lunch...?! Also she said it was like 180, which seems high but I was ready to splurge. not a big problem as I ordered the 12 piece premium sushi selection. My daughter ordered a tuna roll and a veggie combo roll and some rice. I asked for an Asahi and whether it was on draft or not, and she told me it was in the bottle no problem. I said a few minutes later, she said they didn't have asahi. They only had Kirin. No problem, but didn't you already know that before when I asked about the beer?! my daughter's food came out and it looked correct. She liked it. My food came out a few minutes later and it looked like the most basic 12 piece variety of Nigiri you would get at any sushi restaurant one salmon one tuna, one octopus, one sweet shrimp, etc. there was sea urchin and it was good so I will give him that. the chef never came out or was visible whatsoever. I was a little disappointed by that the waitress was polite and tried some small talk. The sushi quality was fine nothing to write home about and definitely not blow me away kind of stuff. Nothing but the seafood on top of rice. Nothing exciting. The ambiance was cool. Very small inside area. Outside seating was way too noisy to consider. The bill came out on the gameboy and as mentioned by other reviewers she kind of waited while we looked over the bill. I put machine down until she Went in the back to tip. 2.5-3 stars. Lunch was about 135 for two, including two beers and tip. Hmmmm. I just feel like this place missed an opportunity to use It's awesome ambience. They've got things on the menu that are unavailable and things that aren't on the menu that are. They should do a better job of tempering expectations by letting us know before I order it if they have to make substitutions. When we are finished with our meal and we mentioned dessert, she quickly blurted out that they didn't have the mochi ice cream that was on the menu. again understandable, but disappointing they have it on the menu. read more

Absolutely terrible place. The hostess was unbelievably rude and went on a massive power trip, refusing to seat our large group. She even had the nerve to claim she was the owner while actively turning away our money. It is baffling how a business can survive with staff treating customers this way. Save your money and go somewhere else." read more

Takumi Maui - This woman is terrible!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We are pumped to have such an amazing sushi restaurant on the Westside! I've been stalking this restaurant since last year when I saw their sign and was so glad to see they were open when we came back this year. Everything is super fresh and rivals some of our favorite sushi spots on the mainland. Service was lovely, we ordered the following: Edamame Eel avocado roll Lobster tempura roll - our fav, so damn good Rainbow roll King Salmon sashimi - 4 pcs Omakase nigiri + negihama roll Everything was so fresh and on par with Maui sushi prices. Highly recommend for the gorgeous restaurant, service and quality. read more

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We didn't get a chance today to sit at the restaurant for our meal(s), but we definitely did come twice for lunch and dinner take out! Their quality of fish is great and their fish to rice ratio is on point! We ordered the Combination sushi, tuna set and the salmon set. They were all very good and were prepared within a reasonable time!! Glad to have found this gem! It's just as good as Miso phat, maybe better in some ways as well! read more

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Located in the fairway shops. Great sushi with a really great atmosphere. Omakase is definitely the specialty here but we went and took a shot one night to just show up. The inside was all booked and reserved for omakase only. We were fortunate to be able to get the last of two tables available for the patio. Us being a party of 4 the other was a party of 8 so it is not a very large space. They do offer take out. Food we had was great. Excellent quality but the sushi had a lot of rice. Highly recommend the hamachi carpaccio and salmon special were or favorites. Service was excellent! Give them a try if sushi is your thing. Note if you're not into sushi there is no other cooked options. read more

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Very expensive omakase for what you get. The service is excellent, presentation of food was beautiful and the chef is very nice. However, the amount of food is very small and the desert was a sad unimpressive ice cream. The drinks don't come with the omakase meal which is so ridiculous since it's already so overpriced. Of it's the only place for this type of experience on the island, then I guess I can understand the pricing... but it's not worth it if you've had better. And cheaper omakase elsewhere. Next time I'll try their regular menu. read more

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Five enthusiastic stars for this gem of a sushi place! Just about a half mile up the street through the golf course from the resorts, it's absolutely worth placing an order for pickup to watch the sunset. First, just LOOK at those to-go boxes! I almost want o clean them and use them for something. We ordered the Midori Roll and two orders of crispy rice (tuna). Note--the crispy rice is substantial! Oh man, I can say this is our last day on Maui and with the exception of 6 ounces of exceptional ahi at Ulu Kitchen, this was the FRESHEST fish we've eaten. So grade A delicious! The crispy rice went out of its way to be generous and flavorful. The Midori Roll was fresh and clean. You've got to try this place! read more

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Went for lunch. Got there at 12:15. No wait. Very clean and serene space with limited seating. The dining room has one table for four persons and six seats at the sushi bar. The outside seating has enough seats for 8 people. Service: very sweet and friendly. Food: we ordered: hamachi carpaccio. Very fresh fish, subtle yuzu soy with olive oil. Not the best hamachi carpaccio I've had but it was still very good. Chirashi: fish was very fresh and the rice was cooked and seasoned just right. It had a generous amount of fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, and red snapper) tamago (flavorful) and very delicious ikura that had the perfect amount of sweetness without being overly salty. The only negative about the chirashi bowl was that the fish were cut in small pieces as if they were "leftovers or rejects". Clearly they were not because they tasted very fresh. This was the first time I've had fish chopped small in a chirashi bowl. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal. Would like to try the omakase next time. read more

Takumi Maui - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had dinner at Takumi, a small Japanese restaurant located near our resort. The indoor seating was limited, but the wait time for walk-ins was not too long. Our server was friendly and helpful, offering menu recommendations and even some tips on local tourist spots. We tried their specialty rolls - midori and no ka oi as well as the negitoro maki and a can of cold sake. The specialty rolls were both tasty and satisfying, while the negitoro maki, though rich, felt a bit small for the price. The canned sake packed an unexpectedly strong punch. Overall, it was a relaxed and enjoyable spot for sushi. read more

Takumi Maui - Negitoro Maki, Midori, No Ka Oi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

If I could give Takumi Sushi 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. From the moment we walked in, we were absolutely transported--the atmosphere is so serene and stunning, it felt like we stepped straight into a tucked-away gem in Kyoto. Every detail, from the lighting to the delicate touches of decor, was thoughtfully curated and utterly beautiful. Now let's talk about the FOOD. Oh. My. Goodness. Every single bite was a masterpiece. The fish was buttery, fresh, and perfectly cut--like it had been blessed by the sushi gods themselves. The rolls were inventive without being overdone, and the nigiri? Divine. I swear I almost cried eating the toro. It reminded us so much of our time in Japan--authentic, refined, and made with true craftsmanship. And the cherry on top? The OWNER. What an absolute sweetheart! She greeted us with the warmest smile and treated us like old friends. You can feel her passion and heart in every part of the restaurant. It's rare to experience such genuine hospitality paired with such high-level cuisine. Takumi means "artisan," and this place lives up to the name in every possible way. A total gem--don't walk, RUN here. You will not be disappointed. Lisa was such a great "auntie" too! So sweet read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant while we were out looking for a different one and was pleasantly surprised (I love how these kind of things happen). Just from the interior alone we knew they took pride in every last detail. Even though it is a small space (seats 10 perhaps indoors and another 6 or so semi-outdoors), it was new and clean. Food was fast and fresh, just what we wanted! Will go back here next time in Maui! read more

Tucked into the heart of Maui with a blend of Hawaiian ease and Japanese soul, Takumi surprised me in the best way. From the outside, it's a breezy fusion of island calm and minimalist charm, but step inside and you're hit with an authentic Japanese ambiance that feels like it was flown in straight from Kyoto. It's not every day a sushi spot feels right--this one does. Service? Solid. Our server was kind, attentive, and made us feel at home without hovering. Food came out quickly, though to be fair, the place wasn't packed--so your mileage may vary on a busier night. Now to the real reason we're all here: the sushi. We ordered the soft shell crab, snow crab, spicy tuna, and scallop rolls. The soft shell crab? Game-changer. Light, crispy, flavorful--worth coming back just for that. The other rolls were good--fresh and satisfying--but didn't quite blow my chopsticks off. Still, solid across the board. Overall, Takumi Maui delivers a great experience with cozy vibes, kind service, and that one roll I'll be dreaming about later. Four stars, and a mental note to come back soon. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place!! The restaurant is very small. We were extremely lucky to be able to snag a table at around 715 without a reservation. Our server was outstanding. She made great recommendations, and was extremely pleasant and attentive. The food was outstanding. Some of the best sushi I have had anywhere, and the kitchen dishes were superb as well. A must visit when in Maui. read more

I asked management if they offer discounts for Maui residents. Here is their response: "Takumi does offer Kama'aina on Sunday and Monday. It is 20% off rolls, and available for dine-in only. Kama'aina does not apply to omakase." I also clarified with them that the discount does not apply to nigiri sushi and other food. read more

Based on Yelp reviews, had high expectations for this place. Disappointed at the amount to rice to fish ratio in maki rolls. Mostly rice and very little fish. Enjoyed the Hamachi collar and eel sashimi. Next time would definitely stick to sashimi's only. read more

Takumi Maui - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Nice and fresh, not a lot of sushi for the price. Didn't fill me up. Nice takeout presentation, but if you're hungry you may have to spend more. read more

amazing sushi,also super kind and loving staff! Ambiance is spot on Midori sushi was out of this world read more

Takumi Maui - cute to go box! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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During our trip we ordered togo from here. Food was fresh and delicious. They did forget an item from our order. I called and they said they'd refund us but they never did. Oh well. It was just shishito peppers. It's a super small operation. They have 3 small tables and about 6 seats at the sushi bar. No good for large parties. Definitely make reservations or just order takeout. Best sushi offering in West Maui, Ka'anapali. read more

Takumi Maui - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This tiny, cute, and mighty sushi shop is tucked in a strip along the highway and reservations are only for omakase. You can order takeout online or from their window outside. Takumi has one of the best to-go packaging for sushi I've seen. No plastic black sushi containers; the wooden boxes are sturdy and it's like unveiling an art piece when you open up the box! The fish is fresh and the colors were really pretty~~ MT loved the scallop nigiri, and we both think it was one of the sweetest scallops we've had! The otoro nigiri was super tender and tasty~ The rice for the nigiri almost tasted like it had butter mixed in, and the rice for the rolls were a little too hard (not very sticky like usual sushi rice) for us. But the ingredients and flavors for the rolls mostly covered up the rice mishap. I loved the No Ka Oi (spicy tuna roll with tuna and habanero aioli on top)-- the kick from the habanero and wasabi was just enough to be exciting without a bit burn or sinus-clearing sensation. The Salmon Special Roll had too much of the spicy mayo for us, so we scraped that (and unfortunately the tobiko) off. The salmon roll that we didn't order was a solid standard roll with no frills but lots of rice. We also didn't order the eel avocado roll, but it was very sweet / eel sauce-flavored but I enjoyed the big bite and mouthfeel :P Docking a star not because they were late with our online order but because they got our order wrong (2 items!). And for the price, it's a bit sad to receive rolls that mostly goes to waste instead of the items we actually wanted... especially because we got sushi since MT specifically wanted a certain roll but didn't get it in our order. But we were still overall happy with our experience! read more

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Friendly service and great food. Everything was really fresh, and price was about the same as anywhere else in Maui and standard for sushi prices but a lot more fresh read more

New takeout sushi place located in a strip mall at fairway shops in kaanapali ! Beautiful to look at and eat. The prettiest take out boxes I have ever seen. We had ahi tataki which was excellent, lobster tempura roll, special salmon roll, wagyu beef, otoro,chutoro , scallop and salmon nigiri. Difficult with online ordering site as tried to use a welcome coupon I had and didn't work.. tried to call but no way to get an actual person to answer. They r also open for omikase three nights a week and for lunch takeout as well. Need a few more options for special rolls but nice selection overall. read more

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