This is our new go-to sushi spot! I believe the quality they provide is a fair price. I love salmon sushi so I get the sushi party plate. It is amazing and has everything I can ask for. Sushi is my favorite so if I'm hungry, I could finish two salmon party plates. My husband splurged and got the premium nigiri set. He was nice enough to give me his uni nigiri and I inhaled that in .2 two seconds. We also got the kumbo tempura. We love that the place has a belt. You can also have minimal person free experience with it. Everything is done on the touchpad so you don't really have to talk to anyone if you don't have special requests. I assume this is how some places do it in Japan, which is very efficient. You do only get one wasabi container until you have to pay for More I believe. But you can tell the wasabi is good quality as well. For their traffic and wait-time, I believe the service is good. This place will get really busy during dinner, but it's not too bad when you get to walk around donki as you wait. You put your name on the list through the iPad and it will text you when they are ready for you. My overall experience is that it's simple and delicious, just the way I like my sushi read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Definitely better than any other sushi-go-around places in the area. I got Nigiri premium set and they were good quality except Uni (too much bitterness....no butterlike sweerness). Their rolls are okay and the service was nice. Don't be scared of the wait time when you check-in with their kiosk....it said 30min but I was direcred inside in 5min. read more

I came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my family. We did a little shopping at Don Quijote and then decided to each here. It's a casual restaurant that is mostly self-serve. You order from the tablet at the table. The food comes out pretty fast. My twin boys enjoyed ordering their food on the tablet and watching it come out on the conveyor belt. I like that there are different sets with a variety of sushi as well as different appetizers and sushi items. Overall, we had a good experience and would return for yummy sushi! Happy Eating! read more

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Took a little adventure out to Mega Don Quijote and had to try this spot in the food court! As a townie, it's always fun exploring what's out on the West Side of the island. We arrived right at opening (11:00 AM), and there were already a few parties waiting, which felt like a good sign. We were seated immediately, and the staff was friendly and attentive from the start. Our server quickly brought over water, wasabi and shoyu dishes, along with kiddie plates and utensils, which we appreciated. Ordering was easy -- you can either use the tablet at the table or scan the QR code with your phone. The food came out fast via conveyor belt, and the kids loved the fun semi-self-service sushi experience. The portions were generous overall. I'm a huge uni lover, so I was a little disappointed that the uni gunkan wasn't as full as I had hoped, but everything else was solid. The standout for me was definitely the chawanmushi -- I was pleasantly surprised to find scallops inside. It was rich, savory, and packed with umami. The poke bowl was also huge -- definitely big enough to share so you can save room to try other dishes. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back if we're in the area again. In my opinion, the quality was noticeably better than Genki Sushi and worth the higher price! read more

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Quick and friendly service and the food was really good. Each order didn't take more than 5 minutes to get to our table. Will definitely make eating here part of my shopping trip at Don Don Donki. read more

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I didn't know what to expect from this Kaiten sushi spot that's inside of a grocery store but I was pleasantly surprised. Food was great and got the price you get 2 pieces for most of the sushi but their sets are the best combo! This 4 piece ahi set was under $17 and you get 3 different cuts plus a maki sushi. Prices range from $3-$10 for sushi but they also have mini and regular poke bowls which are a good deal as they give a generous amount. Service is great too. Not too much staff but the food always came out fast and they were attentive filling up our waters. Lots of parking too since it's inside the Don Don Donki (former Kmart). Inside is also clean and their storage to put your bags which i really appreciate especially after buying groceries. Overall would recommend if you're looking for Japanese style sushi. read more

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You can check in through the tablet in the front of the restaurant and it will give you an estimate of time for a wait and text you when to come back to the restaurant. Luckily, we were seated right away by the friendly staff. They have booths and sort of like counter seating. We were seated at a booth. You order items through the iPad and they come out through the conveyor belt. The quality of the food was better than i expected and I was happy with the selection of items they had on the menu. I think the wagyu nigiri is totally worth it and i liked the udon. I'm happy that this location is inside of Don Don because It's very convenient to have dinner and then go shopping after! read more

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This eatery is located inside of Don Don Donki in Kapolei. They're always busy and it was no different on this night. We waited by the host stand to get seated, but saw a lot of open tables. I asked the hostess if we just sit ourselves. She said that they were cleaning a table for us. Sure enough, all of the empty tables were piled with dirty dishes. They didn't have enough time to buss all the tables. We waited about 10 minutes and finally got seated in a booth. You order from the iPad at your table and your food arrives via those bullet trains. We got the pumpkin tempura $4.99, squid tempura $5.99, seared scallop nigiri $6.29, salmon nigiri $8.29, chutoro nigiri $8.49 and a mountain of ahi poke bowl with onion $13.49. All the nigiris came with 2 pieces. I thought they used brown rice, since all the rice was brown. The server told me that they use all white rice flavored with vinegar. Everything was great. All the fish were fresh. My favorite was the chutoro of course. It just melted in my mouth. I also loved the seared scallop. I wish I lived closer to this place. I would be here more often. read more

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Food was average and didn't like the rice that goes with the sushi. The waitress or attendant was nice. But, was surprised that they give you just one tiny wasabi - the size of a quarter and after that you have to pay 50 cents each. I don't recommend this place as there are better sushi place around. Parking was not a problem. read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Wasabi that they give you size of a quarter and after that it's 50 cents each - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Okay, time for an update! :D Waka Sakura Sushi in Don Don Donki Kapolei has really stepped up their game. The service is so much better than during our first visit - and the food... OMG, the food is consistently amazing every time! Our go-to dishes: - Premium Sushi Set ($35) - All Toppings Udon ($9) - Kids Assorted Set ($7.50) - Sweet Potato Tempura ($6) - Dragon Roll (4pc/$6) - Otoro topped with Uni (1pc/$12) You seriously can't beat these prices. The Premium Sushi Set alone is a STEAL for both the quality, selection, and amount of fish you get. HANDS DOWN THE BEST SUSHI COMBO! The only downside is that they've discontinued a few items we used to love - but honestly, we've found new favorites, so it all works out, I guess haha! Ordering is pretty easy, but definitely double check your cart before submitting. Not sure if it's just us, but we've had a bunch of things in the cart (during multiple visits) that we didn't select. I think the touch screen is very sensitive. That said, the kitchen is FAST. Food comes out quickly, and we're usually in and out in about 30-45 minutes - exactly how we like it! :) read more

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This place is great! It's like a genki but way better. We went during the week, and the place isn't busy. It's located in the Don Don Donki shopping area so there's a lot of parking. The staff is super friendly and the service is fast. If you're looking for traditional rice, this place doesn't use that. They use this special darker rice but tastes delicious! Overall, if you want a good place to eat that's clean and casual, this is the place to go! read more

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The only truly outstanding part of our meal at Waka Sakura was our waitress, Noriko. She was attentive and friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We tried the Wagyu plate, none of which was as tender as I'd hoped. Ordering in the tablet wasn't as easy as it could be, and we ordered something by mistake as a result. I'm not sure I get the rice thing. The rice was fine, but didn't hold together so well, making eating the nigiri a little difficult. I missed a number of favorites from other sushi places, and really wanted the chawanmushi, even though we were there for dinner (apparently it's only available lunch time?) On the plus side, the place was nice and clean, well-lit, and comfortable. And as mentioned above, the service was impeccable. read more

A conveyor belt sushi place inside Don Don Donki. Very clean and spacious. Ordering is fast and simple on the tablet. The sushi rice looks different ( brown). We liked everything we tried. Not really cheap , but if you order 1 of the set, it's a good price. read more

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Went a few times after playing some pickleball. Nice place and service is done on a conveyor belt. Nothing personal but the food is pretty good. Better than Genki but I'd rather see the sushi chef cut my fish. I would recommend and I'll be back for sure. read more

Good quality conveyor belt sushi. Service is quick and the fish is fresh. You can easily spend $50 plus per person depending on what you order. Prices can be quite expensive but you could order one of their sets or poke bowls and spend $40 or less. I got their chu toro and salmon sampler. I liked the fish to rice ratio. The rice was good as well. read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Salmon sampler - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Move over Genki Waka Sakura sushi is here! Located inside of Don Don Donki, in Kapolei, is where you'll find Waka Sakura sushi. There's a ton of parking outside and my biggest tip is that you should park closer to the theater My friend and I decided to stop by for lunch and it wasn't busy at all. Just like other sushi places you can place your order through a tablet and it's delivered straight to your table by a little train. They have a variety of things such as sushi, tempura, udon and dessert as well. I decided to get a salmon combo which had a variety of salmon Nigiri. Overall, service was fast and staff were very friendly. I'll be definitely going back in the future. read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Salmon nigiri! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

One of the best sushi restaurant on the island. The quality of their sushi is close to Japans and the setting too. This restaurant is located inside Don Don Donki Kapolei. Must try: 1. Wagyu beef trio 2. Spicy ahi bowl 3. Seared Salmon assorted 4. Fried Oysters 5. Fried Calamari 6. Tempura 7. Spicy Tuna hand roll 8. Salmon avocado hand roll 9. Salmon nigiri 10. Dragon roll 11. Eel 12. Spicy ahi inari 12. Japanese parfait Enjoy! read more

Stopped by for an early dinner on Saturday about 500pm. It wasn't too crowded and we were sat down right away. The staff were friendly and helpful. The entrance of the restaurant is in Don Don Donki and you can park in their parking lot. Ordering is pretty simple and done through a tablet. You could even get a kids plate with utensils which was great for our little one. The food was great and the price was pretty reasonable. Our favorites were the sausage, seared salmon and engawa. We loved it and will definitely go back. read more

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We love another sushi restaurant and after shopping around at Don Don Donki, we decided to dine in and try this restaurant out! Located at the food court inside Dons. There was a bit of a wait, about 30 minutes or so but it wasn't that bad. Once in, we started to get our orders in. The menu is smaller and pricier than other sushi chains. They also don't have regular white rice. It is a seasoned rice, maybe shoyu and vinegar mix. It was tasty but for those wanting white rice, you may need to look elsewhere. The ahi reminded me how Japan makes it when we visited, the wagyu was tasty but also on the pricier side. Their bowls was a good portion, and the spicy ahi really lives to its name, it was SPICY which we enjoyed. The salmon skin was something new and was crispy and savory. Other fried items that we ordered was pretty good as well. As far as service, it was a bit slow. You can request water refills on the ipad but it also took awhile. Food came out quick which is the more important part. The inside also gives a traditional Japan sushi restaurant feel. read more

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Food was good but service not so much. Went in and we got seated right away but that was it for their service. You order on a tablet and it will get sent to you on a carousel kind of thing. The waitress or waiter will bring your drinks and soup if you order. We requested assistance on the tablet because my fiancé needed a spoon for her miso soup and our daughter wanted a fork but nobody came. We hit the button again and same thing... finally, the third time we hit the button and the worker manning the register decided to come help us since nobody else was. Mid meal we needed refills and unfortunately that's also on the tablet. We requested refills and that took a while as well. The food was good and I had no issues with the food. The otoro was fatty and delicious, as well as the wagyu. Everything was full of flavor. Do I recommend the place? I say give it a try a decide for yourself. I personally will not go back because yes the food was good but in all honesty... the poke was just the same poke in don quijote. Pretty much anything you could order, you'll probably find it in the store as well. Not saying that's a bad thing but with the service we received... for me it was not worth the bad service. read more

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Located inside Don Don Donki, we didn't have to wait as it was around 2pm. All their rices were seasoned in soy sauce and not the regular white sushi rice. We didn't see any options to get the regular rice so if you don't want everything sauced, you probably won't like it. There weren't a lot of variables in their nigiri options and felt over priced for the quality. The bowls were a better choice for the price. And their plain udon was pretty good: Clean soup and bouncy noodles. Overall, ok. But didn't see anything special based on their price. read more

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This spot is located inside of what looks like a food court/grocery store, there are other eateries next to it. This is also conveyor belt style sushi. You can order on an iPad, and submit it to the kitchen.. once they have your selection done, they'll send it to your table on the conveyor belt. Food was good, but I felt some of the slices of fish on the nigiri was a little thinner than expected, and a few of my seared pieces was seared for too long, even got the rice burnt black. Personally I like Sushi Bay a lot more, only reason I might come back here is if SB was closed and I was REALLY having a craving for mediocre fish. read more

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We came on a Saturday for lunch, not busy nor packed. It was a good call to come back to this place vs on their grand opening. Multiple seating available which was clean and spacious. You order via tablet and food is brought to your table. Casual spot, friendly service and food doesn't disappoint! read more

Located in the Kapolei Don Donki food court, Waka Sakura is far fancier, tastier, and more expensive than its surroundings would suggest. A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, Waka Sakura has you order on an ipad and then food is delivered to you on the conveyor belt that runs near your booth. There is tuna, salmon, wagyu beef and other sushis on the menu. There is also tempura, udon, and other full dinner items on the menu - a welcome addition since not all Waka Sakura locations have non-sushi items. The fish and wagyu especially are very tasty and the preparation is terrific. The flavors are not overwhelming and the ingredient quality is apparent. Think of it more as a cheaper Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera than a regular Genki sushi. read more

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Staff were very very friendly and was able to accommodate 2 adults and 4 kids including a huge stroller. They made sure kids had their own plates and utensils. Made sure our waters were topped off. portion wise for the price was legit. More for the buck compared to genki with the udon. And the mt. Poke was huge. I had to separate the poke off the rice onto another plate to be able to get to the rice and eat it. I'd like to come back again but without the kids! LOL These kids be boujie eaters they wanted to order more and more hahaha Took only a few pictures. Kids kept my hands full hahaha read more

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We've been wanting to try this place for a while. Glad we finally got the chance. We were seated right away and the staff were very friendly and attentive. They have very long benches and if you go with a large party, they have a cute basket under the seat to place your bags. The restaurant was nicely lit and very clean. The staff is attentive in refilling your water and clearing the table. You order your sushi from a tablet at your table and your sushi comes out on a quick conveyer belt. There's a cute little bell that chimes to let you know your order has arrived. I appreciated that the sushi had more "topping" than rice. Even though I don't eat seafood, there was enough for me to eat. Everything was delicious! We're going to have to go back, because we saw plates from the special menu pass us a few times and my husband kept saying: " wow, that looks really good! I really enjoyed the fried cheese! It tasted like a fried cheese mochi. Yum!!! read more

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Tucked away inside Don Quijote this spot has been my go-to since day one & it never disappoints. Every visit feels like a mini food adventure. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, and the food? Out-of-this-world delicious. If you're a sushi lover, you love it. The fish quality is consistently fresh, buttery, and beautifully cut. And the rice-to-fish ratio? Yessssss! They don't skimp -- every bite is balanced and satisfying. The dishes comes out fast but they don't rush and you can taste the care in every roll, every slice, every bite. If you're on the west side and craving high-quality sushi, this is the spot. I'll keep coming back -- and if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out. read more

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If you're looking for a quick, quality Japanese lunch in Kapolei, you have to try Waka Sakura. Based on the amazing poké alone, I happily give it 4 stars for value and taste. The mini poké bowl is the best bang for your buck here and a dish I order every single time, along with the inari. Their sushi rice is sweet, vinegary, and you can really taste that unique depth from the black vinegar they use. The wagyu trio is good, but the price point is definitely a little steep for what you get. The shrimp tempura is nothing particularly special and is probably safe to skip. The ordering experience is super efficient. You place your order on a tablet, and the food zips right out to you quickly on the conveyor belt. If you appreciate great sushi rice and an excellent, affordable poké bowl, this is your spot. read more

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If you want to get a good bang for your buck, come here! The sushi quality was great. Not as high quality as a fancy restaurant, but way better than Genki. Their sushi rice is yummy and is delicious on its own. You order from an iPad on the table and the sushi is brought via conveyer belt that's next to the table. If you need assistance or service, simply press the call button and someone arrives to your table shortly. I'm for sure keeping Waka Sakura as a sushi spot in my rotation. read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Salmon Party (6 different kinds of salmon nigiri) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Very good quality sushi and ver reasonably priced. Cant beat the service and quality.

What a fun experience. We were staying nearby and actually came in twice for dinner. Once on a Sunday and another a weekday night. The food was similar in quality but the service was a bit different. They do have a toddler plate and set. The first night we got a small metal fork and spoon. The second night we got a plastic spoon and fork. The iPad used for ordering can be sensitive so make sure you x out the food items you accidentally clicked while browsing. You can order 4 items at once. We love how you can try a lot of different items. Chicken karaage for our toddler- 4 large pieces. Soft and easily cut up for her to eat. Udon - first night we got the shrimp tempura and the second night we got a regular. The first night the soup tasted very light and the second night the soup was very salty. The noodles are well made and super soft. Better than most udon places in my opinion. From the two nights we tried quite a few items. Highlights would be the waygu flight/waygu uni. Their poke bowls and their steamed egg. All their rice is brown rice- felt extra filling. Would come back in the future if we are staying nearby. read more

Good GRINDZ and perfect flavors! FRESH! It's in the Don Don Store and convenient for a bite! The wasabi is off da hook! read more

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4th star for the service. Here is my story Located in the food court area of Don Don Donki is Waka Sakura Sushi. They are basically a robata type sushi place. Their menu is on the ipad where you will eventually place your order and create your bill when you are ready to leave. It's a robata sushi place. Nuff said read more

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I really enjoyed this dining experience. The standout item was the spicy tuna hand roll. Decently priced.

Amazing service from the staff that hosted our family of 18 (1 baby and child included)! We did have to wait about an hour because they put us in booths close to each other which was very thoughtful. The booths fit about 6 of us comfortably. Once seated you pretty much help yourself and the staff don't really bother you unless you call for help or request drinks. You can order off your phone or on the table at the table. Definitely take your time in ordering! Some orders over the phone took a while to come out. For example, 1 person ordered a flight of salmon but it didn't come out until almost the very end when we were all full and they forgot they ordered it. BE MINDFUL THE BUTTONS ARE SUPER DELICATE! check your orders before sending to the kitchen as we often received items that we didn't "order". Sushi quality was great and food was delicious. Easy to order if you are with family and can split the bill evenly. Could be difficult eating with friends or others and trying to split what you got vs ..., etc. read more

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Not your typical Genki Sushi setup with a traditional conveyor belt. Here, you order via iPad and the food is delivered straight to your table via an express belt system. We tried a variety of items, including sushi rolls and nigiri. The fish quality was quite good, fresh and clean. What stood out was the sushi rice, which had a slightly different flavor, possibly seasoned with black vinegar or something similar. It added a nice depth and uniqueness to each bite. Pricing, however, felt a bit on the higher side. Makes us curious whether the same sushi is sold inside the Donki supermarket, and if so, how it compares both in taste and price. Overall, decent quality and convenient, but not necessarily compelling enough for a return visit based on value. Minimal service provided. read more

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First thing to be aware of is that this restaurant is located in the Don Don Donki market in Kapolei. It is to the far right of the store and has an entrance thar is clearly marked. The sashimi was absolutely divine and tasted delicious! I ordered the Sashimi assortment, Edamame, Chicken Karaage and Ika Karaage. The service was exceptional and the servers were on top of refilling our waters. I had no problem with the ambiance except for the fact that it got super cold in there. The a/c is definitely turned to the coldest possible setting. Overall, i enjoyed my time here and will return again! read more

Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant - Chicken Karaage- yummy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Been wanting to try Waka Sakura Sushi Restaurant since they opened so I was so glad my boyfriend and I finally got to try it! We put our name on the waitlist a little after 7pm and only had to wait about 10-15 minutes. There's a sign in the front that said last seating is at 9pm and that's also what I was told when I called them, but they closed the waitlist soon after we got seated. Best advice - call them before going just to be sure. They sat us right in the front facing the food court seating. Next time we'll ask for a booth so we can have more comfortable seats and have a little more privacy. You order all of your items from the iPad and your order gets delivered through the conveyor belt. All of our items came fairly fast except for one of my boyfriend's items that said it was delivered but we didn't receive it so we had to let a worker know. Most of their items are very decently priced and the quality is good! Of course Wagyu, otoro and a few others are a little more pricey, but that's as expected. And the best part is that they have freshly grated wasabi! Definitely made the sushi taste that much better. Although it would've been nice to have the staff come and check on us a little more, they all seemed very nice. We'll definitely be back again! read more

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Hidden gem inside of Donki! Love the food and the service is always good. The salmon party is our favorite. Comes with 6 different types of salmon, never been disappointed read more

Not a fan, but seating area is nice and clean. I would personally pass and just go to the vendors outside by the food court. Service was done by an iPad so not really much to say about that. I think I've just tried so many different sushi places that I'm so discriminating (I take my fish very damn seriously fr). I ate some fish and I was already like no this is not it. Yeah perhaps not. read more

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