Another amazing experience here! The dishes were very similar to what I had 9 months ago. They took…read moreout the hand roll but that's one of our favs so we just ordered as an add-on. Chef and Katy were very welcoming and friendly. Chef had great skills slicing every piece to perfection. The quality of the ingredients was also top-notch. Every piece was buttery and Melt in your mouth. Love the hot items too. Every single item was enjoyable. Thank you for the yuzu sorbet to celebrate a birthday. Highly recommend this omakase place if you're looking to eat at one in Honolulu! * no bathroom, you can go to Macys or Barnes and nobles. It's located one floor below the lanai food court and share tea.

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this restaurant…read more During my meal, before the bill was paid, I told the server that I was going to use the restroom. Instead of simply asking me to leave a credit card or confirming that I would be right back, the server followed me all the way to the restroom and waited until I finished before returning to the restaurant. I understand that restaurants may be concerned about unpaid bills, especially in a busy shopping center, but being followed like that made me feel embarrassed and treated as if I was trying to run away without paying. It was an unpleasant and disrespectful experience. The food may be fine, but the way this situation was handled made me very uncomfortable. I would not return.

My boyfriend and I had a great time for our very first omakase experience with Hiro. Hiro and his…read morewife warmly welcomed us as we waited for the previous seating to wrap up. Hiro is incredibly personable, engaging, and entertaining. We had so much fun chatting with him and Brandy (if I remember correctly) throughout the meal. He really set the ambiance with the lighting, beautiful art, and all these cute little knickknacks + trinkets. Every single course was explained so beautifully. As he was describing each dish, my mouth was just salivating knowing how good it was going to be. Each bite literally felt like that scene in Ratatouille where Remy tastes the cheese and strawberry together and fireworks start going off. The parking lot facing N Nimitz Highway was super convenient, just a short walk from the restaurant, and cost $9 after our dinner. We couldn't have asked for a better first omakase experience and we are so glad we chose Hiro No Uchi!

Very pleasantly surprised by this somewhat hidden sushi omakase spot in Chinatown. I've never heard…read moreof this place before, nor the chef, and was invited by a group of friends celebrating a special occasion. I usually pass on sushi omakase outside of Japan nowadays unless the experience is significantly value added. I loved the decor and vibes. Everything seemed very personal and aesthetically kooky, like I was in a trendy yet intimate late night izakaya spot. The seats were a little empty this night but I didn't mind the specialized attention by the chef. There are two times for seating (5:30PM and 8:30PM). We opted for 5:30 seating. There were 14 courses and a complimentary, customized macaron at the end. Definitely wowed from the get-go, loved the attention to detail and chef's run down of ingredients and where he sourced them (a lot from Japan, some local). Ingredients for toppings were creative. Fish was fresh *although some gristle existed on some of my pieces which I didn't love (and a bone in just one). I would say though, the topping ingredients got a little repetitive as the courses progressed. I did not enjoy the miso soup nor the tamagoyaki at the end (the last two courses). Miso soup did not have deep flavor and there was alot of it. The texture and taste of the tomago was not pleasant, a sweet bite of charcoal and black sesame accents. I would say definitely come once for the atmosphere and food. I think the experience is a little more subjective from person to person. It wasn't the cheapest sushi omakase (a little over $200 per person if you gave a generous tip) without drinks. My favorite bites were the Yellow Stripe Butterfish, the Rockfish topped with a strand of seagrape, and the 5-day aged toro topped with gold flakes from Kanazawa, Japan. There is also a hallway and bathroom that connects to a hidden speakeasy operated by the Easy Company. Cute and intimate as well!

Hubs and baby brought me for my bday. First time there. He ordered us the top tier omakase and we…read moreadded some tempura and tamago roll for Baby...she also griiiinded half of the beginning parts of mine before she got full. Everything delicious. Nothing needed shoyu. Nothing of mine had wasabi b/c of baby. Just simple and delicious. The hairy crab and uni whatever was my fave. Different and so good. Tempura was pretty good...just ordered nasu, cauliflower, kisu and snapper. Oh and ebi. All ono. Something had little bone crackers. Baby wouldn't let me have that and ate it all. Great bday dinner...

First Omakase experience and it was amazing! Came here for boyfriend's birthday and decided to do…read morethe deluxe omakase and it did not disappoint! Reservations can be made online but you do need to pick which omakase at that time and leave your credit card in case of last minute cancellation. Small restaurant- split inside between a sushi counter and tempura area. Sushi counter only fits like 10people or less. The deluxe omakase came with 20 or so dishes including dessert. Since we were celebrating a birthday they also gave us a complimentary matcha cheesecake. Plates: chutoro, hamachi, flounder, scallop, ama ebi, salad, saba, ankimo (monk fish liver), sea snail (from Hokkaido), tempura, marinated ahi w/ yuzu, herring fish egg, ika (squid), ikura, hairy crab mixed with uni, uni, anago, otoro There's a small parking lot in the back but it is shared with several other businesses.

Maruyama Sushi We…read morealways have a wonderful experience at Maruyama Sushi. The omakase is consistently delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of incredible flavors. The attentive and thoughtful service makes every visit feel special. This has become our favorite date-night sushi spot--the place to go when we want great sushi, a cozy atmosphere, and an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended!

Update 7/28/26 @ Sushi Murayama for omakase dinner w/the boyz. One of my friends wife is still out…read moreof town so we decided to plan a dinner outing w/ the boyz. I made reservations for 3 of us on the sushi bar for a Omakase experience. I took only a few of pics because normally I have so many pics already . I did take a few the fresh Abalone was super tender and flavorful. Along with the melt in your mouth fatty tuna w/ pickled radish . Always a solid 5 stars at this place . Support local

We had this on our to try list and had made reservations on Resy a week before our mid-March Hawaii…read moretrip for Saturday at 6:30pm. Parking is street parking only and we were able to find a spot about a block away. The dining room has a U-shaped kitchen with 25 bar seats sits with three tables for four on one side. Since we opted for dining room seating, we were sat at one of these tables. The two kaiseki choices is a 6-course or 9-course menu. The 9-course menu includes two additional mains and a dessert. We opted for the 6-course menu since you can add any ar all of the three courses during your dining experience. Our servers were personable and described each dish as they were brought out. Our menu consisted of: Starter - Kauai shrimp Broth - Tai snapper tempura somen noodle Grill - Black cod Small carbo - Blue fin tuna from Japan Main - Duck breast Broth & Rice - Sawara Japanese Spanish mackerel grill Pickles - cabbage, cucumber, ume Each course was served in its own beautiful unique ceramic dish, which enhanced the dining experience. All the courses were delicious with Kauai shrimp, black cod and blue fin tuna as my favorites. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we were appreciative of the complementary dessert for the celebrant. We felt quite satisfied with our courses and did not opt for any of the three courses, Caviar, lobster, tomato bisque, Wagyu tenderloin or Orange cheesecake for an ala carte add-on. The restaurant updates their menu monthly. Hope to be back during our next visit to HI to taste a new menu and will opt for bar seating.

Went for dinner on our last night in Hawaii. We did the 6 course tasting menu. The food itself was…read morepretty good, but one hiccup made the experience less than ideal. The restaurant is open kitchen concept with countertop only seating and the entire staff working in the middle of the countertops, so you can see everything. From the jump, it seemed a bit disorganized as some workers were bumping elbows, some cutlery dropped, etc. No biggie, but then we noticed that one of the workers handled the food improperly, touching something dirty then proceeding to pick up green onions and continue plating the food without washing his hands in between. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm sure there have been many instances when kitchen staff (behind closed doors) have handled my food similarly, but nothing I can do if I don't see it or know about it. Ignorance is bliss. However, if the restaurant uses the open kitchen format where nothing is hidden, then the expectations and standards do go up. Dropped cutlery is one thing, improper food handling is another. My husband quietly mentioned what had happened to one of the other (seemingly more senior) workers, who profusely apologized, but didn't offer to remake it. He just kept apologizing but left our plates there, which left us confused. Finally, when my husband asked what could be done, he took the plates away and stated that the chef would prepare something different for us. He ended up swapping that dish out with the premium beef tenderloin dish that would have been an additional cost, so that was nice of them, but I would have been fine with them just remaking the original dish. Mistakes happen and employees can be training, but it was odd that that wasn't offered right away. Overall, the food was good, but the experience wasn't the best. We both enjoyed the cod dish very much.

I had a truly wonderful dining experience. The quality of both the food and the service was…read moreexceptional -- it genuinely felt as if I were dining in Japan. If you look at my photos, you can see some of the course menu they provided. I was especially impressed by the freshness of the chicken. The restaurant sources its chicken from the Big Island and ships it fresh via FedEx rather than using frozen products. You can really taste the difference. Every dish was excellent, but the liver was particularly memorable -- incredibly fresh, rich, and almost melting in texture. I also loved the vegetables, especially the eggplant and the purple yam with homemade Bagna Cauda sauce, which was absolutely delicious. The grilled eel was another highlight. Cooked over Binchotan, the special Japanese charcoal, it was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and simply incredible. The final dish, a chicken, mitsuba, and gobo takikomi gohan cooked in a Donabe, was exceptionally flavorful. To top it off, they made onigiri from the leftover rice for me to take home, and it was just as enjoyable the next day. Chef Ikeda's grilling technique is phenomenal. Watching him work the fire while preparing the yakitori was almost like watching an artist perform -- the way he controls the flames with his movements is truly impressive. My only concern is that the restaurant currently serves only 10 guests per day. I hope they will be able to maintain this extraordinary level of quality once they fully open, especially when Chef Ikeda is away at his New York restaurant. Overall, thank you for a wonderful, wonderful dinner. I'm already looking forward to returning!

This is great toritake yakatori restaurant Hawaii as good as or better than the ones we visited in…read moreJapan! The NYC location has a Michelin star and they brought their game here. The owner-master chef, and few of the staff from NYC were there. The food, chicken and other dishes, was excellent. You can order add on at the end if there is anything you especially want to try like chicken cartilage, skin, hearts .... Great flavors and perfectly prepared. Excellent service. Knowledgeable and attentive servers. Very good sake and drink selection. The sake we ordered paired perfectly with all the dishes. The chefs were friendly. They counter is made from wood imported from Japan as were all the plates, bowls, cups. They are still in soft opening mode, probably waiting to get everything perfect before being fully open, that's how you get a Michelin star . We will definitely return.

This was our second time dining here and our first time bringing our kids to celebrate our son's…read morebirthday. They absolutely loved it! That said, my kids are adventurous eaters, my youngest even loved the uni, so this may not be the best fit for children who are picky eaters or unfamiliar with omakase. The customer service, ambiance, and food are simply outstanding, truly perfection. From the moment you walk in, it's obvious how much care and attention the chefs and staff put into creating an exceptional dining experience. Every course is thoughtfully prepared and presented, and the hospitality is second to none. Unfortunately, the beginning of our dinner was disrupted by a family of tourists who nearly ruined the atmosphere. They were upset that the restaurant serves an omakase-only menu and loudly complained, creating a scene and insisting they should be allowed to leave without paying. What was especially frustrating is that both the restaurant's website and OpenTable clearly state that this is an omakase experience and explain the pricing in advance. Despite being treated so disrespectfully, the staff handled the situation with remarkable professionalism, patience, and grace. I honestly would have asked them to leave much sooner, but the team remained calm and courteous throughout. This occurred on June 27, 2026. I already saw this woman posted her negative review. I witnessed the entire interaction firsthand. Her behavior was completely inappropriate, while the staff conducted themselves with nothing but professionalism. The fact that there is NO kids menu and that this omakase style is clearly outlined on their website and on open table, where she loudly shared that she made her reservation. The staff deserve praise for how well they handled an incredibly difficult situation. We will absolutely be back. This remains one of the best dining experiences in Hawaii.

1 star -- Extremely disappointing…read more We had a 7:30 PM reservation and called at 4:30 PM to cancel, within the stated 3-hour policy. No one answered, so we left a voicemail. They still kept the $200, then responded rudely and hung up when I called. Very poor customer service--I would not recommend this restaurant.

If you want a trying their best, sparing no expense, but absolutely worth it omakase sushi…read morerestaurant thats in walking distance from waikiki... i dont think you can do better. Get a reservation a few days in advance

Bozu is a local Japanese restaurant where all the locals seem to go. It's located in an unassuming…read morestrip mall (reminds me of LA's Koreatown) and we were able to walk there from Waikiki. We ordered a bit too much food and spent a little under $200 for two people after tax and tip. Some dishes we ordered: 1. Spicy tuna and salmon with garlic roll ($26.50) - massive roll and quite heavy...this was the last dish to come out and we were STUFFED by then. It's good, but I would have preferred to start the meal with this roll, not end with it. 2. Atsuage natto ($9.50) - ordered to hit my protein macros. It's literally fried tofu topped with a generous serving of natto. 3. Eggplant in dashi sauce ($6.50) - light appetizer, and seemed fairly healthy. 4. Miso chilean sea bass ($30) - very flaky and fresh. I was already getting full by this point after our apps and nigiri came out. 5. The nigiri and rolls were all fresh and ranged in pricing. We each got 3 pieces of nigiri and split a couple small rolls in addition to the aforementioned spicy tuna and salmon. Service was decent. We sat at the counter and the chefs were all very nice.