Yanagi Sushi has been around for sooo long and has consistently provided great service and food quality! I like to have our family celebration dinners here because there is something on the menu that every person will enjoy. It is never a compromise! My parents will always order a combination dinner, my husband and my order will vary depending on cravings at the time, my son is in love with the pupu menu's fresh salmon and sweet onions in a ponzu like dressing and also orders from the kids menu. Take a look at there menu on there website, they have so much to choose from! I recommend making reservation! read more

Yanagi Sushi - So fresh! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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UGH. AVOID. This was the worst meal I had during my three week stay on Oahu and easily the worst value. $51 for a 3 item bento?! For that price each item should come laced with gold but alas that is not the case! Plus they charge an additional $7.50 if you want sashimi as one of the choices and an additional $3.50 if you want butterfish...there are a number of other surcharges. I got the saba and it was the worst saba I've ever had in my entire life...SO SO SALTY to the point it was the first time in my life I didn't finish a portion of saba ...and it wasn't even a big portion...just two small pieces. The sashimi I got was soooooo tasteless. I couldn't taste either the tuna or the salmon. The tako was tough and chewy. The hamachi had flavor but definitely felt ripped off. My mom got the chicken teriyaki and it was soooo sweet and the texture was mushy...not good. The good included: the shrimp tempura and the butterfish but the value of this place deserves negative stars. This place is coasting by and taking advantage of its reputation from the 1980's and thriving off of pictures of the myriad celebrities that have eaten here. But just....no. Avoid. Everything is just SO much better at my tried and true Imanas Tei: https://www.yelp.com/biz/imanas-tei-honolulu?hrid=p82oKgyhcoIaUf3rfOPtEw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ....and 40% cheaper! YIKES!! Won't be dining here again. read more

I've tried many menu items and every single thing has been delicious and high quality. Pro tip: make a reservation and get seated when the restaurant opens for the day for the freshest seafood. We order the sashimi and it is so fresh and thickly cut every time. I also love the miso butterfish, hamachi collar, udon, and unagi. This place is a classic in Honolulu for good reason. Our out of town guests are also always impressed by the food here. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Sashimi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yanagi sushi will always be ono loa! This place has a lot of history with locals as we have been going here for years!

What a rip off place. This place is extremely overrated. It was good back in the day like 15 plus years ago but now the quality has gone down. I got a 12 piece sushi and they count the egg tamago as one piece. They were trying to explain to me that the tamago egg is sushi. It doesn't even have rice. Do not come here unless you want to spend $70+ for a 12 piece sushi and 8 small rolled sushi and get ripped off. Plus they have valet parking for a small parking lot. There are other great sushi Restaurant's in Honolulu than this place. read more

I love going to Yanagi at least once a month. I always make sure to call a couple days to a week before, so i can secure a table. The employees are always so nice and efficient, I always get either their 2 choice combo or 3 choice combo. My favorites are the sashimi (a couple dollars up charge,) shrimp & veggie tempura, and korean short ribs (couple dollars up charge.) The sashimi is so fresh and delicious. The star of the show for me is the shrimp and veggie tempura. I crave this the day after i've had it because it's that good! It's perfectly battered, not oily at all and crispy and delicious. The korean short ribs are also a MUST. So good!! Can't forget about the dave's ice cream afterwards as well. I'm already dreaming about the next time i come back! read more

Yanagi Sushi - sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing Japanese restaurant and authentic! I always enjoy coming here. Sashimi was great and fresh each time with their authentic wasabi. Misoyaki salmon and butterfish are both very tasty and rich, and one of my favorite dishes here. Green tea ice cream was also smooth and very creamy. I highly recommend! Service was also excellent and it's a nice and cozy place. read more

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Service was great, ambiance was good, my only thoughts were that the shrimp and vegetable tempura were not as fluffy and crispy as when I previously visited. I do not order the sushi which they're known for so can't comment on that. My recommendation is that you can try the sushi and other dishes that they have and see what your opinion is. read more

I finally tried Yanagi sushi recently, and it was worth all the hype! [Location] Yanagi Sushi is located on Kapiolani, and consequently offers limited parking. I visited on a rainy Monday evening, and struggled to find a close by parking sport. If you're lucky, you can find a spot in the lot behind the restaurant. Or you can opt for valet in front. You might also find street parking. Just know there are options--but it could be nice to Uber over and not worry about parking at all. The restaurant has restrooms. [Ambiance] I loved the ambiance of Yanagi. It felt homey yet impressive at the same time. There are photos of celebrity guests on the walls, and the restaurant has a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Perfect place to catch up with friends/family or go on a date! [Service] When I called to make a reservation, the staff was very kind and helpful. I even got a reminder of my reservation via phone call, which was appreciated. The waiting staff were very nice as well. Everyone was patient and accommodating. I felt well cared for! [Food] The food was amazing! The sushi was fresh, and I loved the oysters. The butterfish was buttery, not fishy. The rolls were fun to share and delicious! Miso soup was standard but lovely. Family style is the way to go, though they have deals that are worth checking out. Overall, I had a positive experience at Yanagi and will be back again! read more

There happy hour is so good but there staff I feel like doesn't care about good service not paying attention to there tables. Making us wait a long time just to ask for the check and then takes 3-5 min to pick up the check. There not to busy but they have enough staff to take care of the simple things just not caring about there customers. Been like this for over 10 years now I went in a few weeks ago never got service for 10 minutes probably longer At least get water and my beer but not even one table touch read more

The are still telling you to leave within 2 hours when you make reservations but the food is great

Lobster Miso Soup Dynamite Oysters Spicy Ahi Donburi Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Tekka Roll Service is great, Waiter was nice and friendly. Will definitely come back again. read more

always so good dang. mmmmhhhh frick. the volcano roll always so bomb. can get busy. Take ur girl out and wine, dine and sixty nine here here. works everytime read more

So we had to stop by Yanagi sushi Jean provided awesome service I got the following Misoyaki Salmon, Chicken katsu Tendon read more

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I came here for a family birthday dinner on a Thursday night. We made reservations for 6:30 pm and when we got there, there wasn't much parking left. We were quickly seated, ordered, and were given the complementary starter which is the edamame, shrimp, and bean sprouts. Each dish came out right after the other and we were overwhelmed with all the plates we had ordered! Everything was fresh and tasted absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the fried baby octopus since it was not only delicious but fun to eat! The omakase set came with a free ice cream which was perfect since we were celebrating a birthday! They were kind enough to even bring us a candle in the dessert! We had a great time and meal here! I'm not sure if they raised the prices or they were always this pricey. Make sure to make a reservation if you're going to have a large party since it can get busy! read more

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Always a solid go-to for special lunch bentos. We typically share a 3-choice combo, and one other option from the menu. The staff are quick, ready to top up your beer, and ready to get the job done. Don't come in expecting service that panders just to getting tips - who really wants that? They are friendly but don't lay it on thick like a lot of places. Another bonus is the aircon is strong! Bring a light jacket if you're sensitive to it. An amazing respite. read more

We were seated quickly for our party of 2. The servers were so quick and attentive. The food was delicious. We ordered a sushi dinner, additional toro, and a oyakodon. The oyakodon was so delicious with a sweet, but savory, sauce. The sushi was all very presentable and fresh. The tables were seated tight, but you still felt like you had enough room to be intimate. read more

This is my cousin's favorite sushi place. Every time I visit the island for sure we'll be coming here. To be honest I just think it's ok, pretty consistent. With so many good sushi places on the island I'd rather go somewhere else. But it's not bad just nothing special. Everything across the board is pretty good. It is very popular with locals and is open late as well. The service is good and it's a pretty big place. They do valet parking and there is also street parking.......... read more

Yanagi Sushi - Sushi deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Yanagi's. Quality sushi, great food, amazing clean atmosphere and service. Every time I go, Bryce (or Brice) is our server, and he is a great waiter. He gives us recommendations on what I should try next and is very attentive to our needs. There is a lot of parking in the front as well as the back of store. Wait isnt usually bad for walk-ins as well. Yanagi's feels as if you were in Japan. It is always a blast eating there. read more

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My expectations of Yanagi Sushi were high based on upon recommendations from friends and reviews. The service was friendly, but spotty. After paying the bill through our server and telling them no change, the rest was for the tip. The cashier came and asked if we paid cash. I felt like they were telling me that my $28 56 tip for my $126 44 bill was not enough. I had the two choice lunch consisting of Tonkasu and fried chicken wings. The pork was dry and a little overdone. Fried chicken was better. Juicy, and crisp , but the coating was lacking.in flavor. My wife and I ordered the salmon skin hand roll. Both of us didn't eat it all. Tha Salmon was chopped, and their was no crisp to it. I've had this hand roll at other places and always get a strip of salmon and crispy skin. The $32 00 for the set wasn't worth it. Maybe it was an off day for them. Rnjoy5 read more

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One of my favorite meals in Hawaii is when we sit at the sushi bar at Yanagi! The fish is so fresh and high quality, and the sushi chefs are so nice and funny. I love how they always treat us like family here. My faves are the hotate and amaebi, but we also like ordering fish skin/bones and salmon skin salad. Definitely need to make reservations ahead of time, and be prepared to valet! read more

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A banger since as long as I can remember.... If you can get a seat. Excellent service, reasonable price, and that feeling that you're home!!!! I especially love the late night special deals. We went at 8:30 on a friday night and the wait was 30 min. read more

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The sushi was pretty tasty, and it would be wise to get a reservation. However the night I went , they were able to seat me right away. It's a little hole in the wall, and I was surprised so many celebrities have been here. The service was decent, and food was great. I wasn't use to the seaweed they used for the seaweed salad though. read more

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Yanagi has been my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in hawaii! Been coming here for at least 25 years now and it's always been consistent, delicious, and customer service here is amazing. I like sitting at the sushi bar, I've seen some long time sushi chefs here come and go but I did see ONE that I've known forever on my last visit. There is a small parking lot in the front of restaurant and they do offer valet or you will have to find nearby street parking - do yourself the favor and just pay for valet as parking can be hard in this area. Prices here is not cheap - not horrendous either but do know this is not genki or likewise restaurants. The food and sushi is amazing!!!! I no longer live in hawaii though I frequently visit - I'm hoping yanagi will be around forever! read more

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Another amazing dinner with some fantastic people in my life. Everything was exactly as good as I've heard and I would highly recommend coming here. There's a reason they've been around for 30+ yrs. read more

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Old school Japanese food. I go there for the sashimi and the sushi but everything coming out of the kitchen looks great. Large menu options for a taste of Japan. Some of my favorites, live abalone, oysters and toro from Japan. read more

Yanagi sushi is the place locals like to be, especially since most places aren't open late or offer a late night happy hour menu Yanagi is a small unassuming Japanese spot from the outside, but once you walk past the wooden doors you'll see a bustling team of sushi chefs at the counter making rolls, and expansive too sided restaurant of booths with pictures plastered all over the wall of international and local celebrities alike It is popular so parking is sometimes tough to get, but you should able to find something nearby on the street The small sushi platters always hit and are very consistent, I like the spicy ahi, the chicken karaage, and salmon onion even if it has gotten expensive over the years read more

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Parking - Small parking lot in the front. In the back get some. After 7pm, street parking. Service - Been coming here forever and the staff have been the same as always. Usually come here for their late night menu. There is always a wait. It starts at 9pm til 2am I think. Food - Every meal - comes with shrimp, bean sprouts and edamame. Salmon onion - 100% gotta get it. This is the dish they are most known for. Nobody else even comes close. Salmon Katsu and Chicken Katsu - one of the best on the island. It's light and crispy. Both were juicy AF. Teri beef and Teri Chicken - both are good complements to the Katsu. Always has been my go to spot for late night eats and always will be. read more

Yanagi Sushi is a popular sushi spot, open kate, and conveniently located on Kapiolani Blvd. There's only a tiny parking lot in front, and you'll be lucky to get a spot. But there's also lots of street parking in front and around the corner in the evening. The first time we dined there it seemed like we were walking through a maze! There's a lot of pictures on the walls and decor. Lots of tables available, and spots at the sushi bar too, which I have yet to experience. The service is very fast, as soon as we sat, we were able to order drinks, which came almost immediately after we ordered! There's soooo many menu options, we got to try a huge variety of sushi, and it's really good too! My one and only gripe is that I feel like their sushi rolls are kinda small for the prices they charge. They are very good, and I understand prices of fish and other ingredients, but I've also been to other sushi spots with just as good ingredients and bigger rolls for similar prices. Otherwise, Yanagi sushi has become one of my top sushi spots to eat at. Also, did I mention that they've got a pretty good sake selection as well? I haven't tried any I dislike so far, and we enjoy getting the sake samplers, there's 3 to choose from. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Generally great food, good pricing (especially late night specials). Really just no complaints, everything just works here. Highly recommend making a reservation or else you're gonna wait. Complementary valet sometimes is fun. Throw them a few bucks tip. read more

Had lunch there with a friend for the first time. The sushi was fresh and they had a good variety. I enjoyed the ambiance and decor. The uni was good and the Kona coffee ice cream was a nice way to finish. The place is busy but we had reservations and you need to valet - which is easier anyway. Friendly staff, will go again next time Im in town. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Front- this is why you need valet. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good portions, very tasty, excellent service, staff constantly available to fill water, but prices have gone up... read more

Yanagi Sushi - Menu 1/2026 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great service and wonderful food!!! We had a great 5th Birthday celebration for our granddaughter.

Yanagi surely delivers on the quality and freshness of their seafood. This review is long overdue, but I'm glad I remembered to stop in and rate this longstanding establishment. I've had the pleasure of dining at Yanagi 3 times in the past few years. Being that they're a bit out of my way of the usual commute, I know all times I've dined in, I had high expectations. Happy to report that each time I've visited, I left feeling full and satisfied! Few items we've enjoyed thus far (that I remember): Maguro nigiri Salmon sashimi Miso butterfish Shrimp & veggie tempura Lunch Omakase Spider roll Caterpillar roll The food was 100% on point on all occasions, but the main reason holding me at 4 stars is the service we received the last time wasn't the greatest. It was as if the few things we needed was an inconvenience to our server. She seemed RUSHED and would begin walking away before we even finished talking. Kinda weird.... and NO, we did not arrive near closing time. But! We'd still go back. While you wait for your food, enjoy the scenery of customer and celebrity? photos, as well as some lovely Yanagi food pics. My fave. Note: parking is valet Bring cash for tip! read more

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This is my all time favorite place. Real Crab meat in the California roll! Dining feels like being in Japan. It's crowded but wow it's wonderful. read more

I messaged my Oahu Yelp friend, Fran C., and asked where his favorite Japanese restaurant on the rock was, which is how we ended up here. Great recommendation, BTW. Mahalo! PARKING: I thought we'd have no problem finding parking at opening time of 5:30pm but I was wrong. The tiny lot was packed. But not to worry as they have complimentary valet parking. The attendant will meet you. ATMOSPHERE: It's a cozy but bustling space with two sushi bars and tables & booths in every available nook and cranny. The walls were covered with food pictures and tons of personal photos of people I didn't recognize. Posted signs reminded you of a 2-hour dining limit. MENU: Extensive offerings of everything including sake, shochu, wine & beer, sushi, Japanese apps, entrees, combo dinners and desserts. BEVERAGE: Decoy Sauvignon Blanc - $9.95 Aside from the icky lipstick on the plastic wine glass, it was a mild but decent SB. Thankfully my spouse had saniwipes. FOOD: Appetizer - On the house Instead of bread you get a minuscule ramekin of soy beans, bean sprouts, single head-on shrimp, cabbage and ginger. Nice and light. Nabeyaki Udon - $21.50 I have yet to find a version that can top the benchmark found at Ichiban Restaurant on Maui. For me, it's all about the broth as udon is udon. The flavoring, while on the savory side was extremely subtle. Adding a swish of shoyu didn't help much. But, there were positives including the poached egg, chunks of chicken, crispy shrimp tempura, kamaboko and generous amount of won bok cabbage. Yanagi Special Combination Dinner - $41.00 (3 choices) My spouse's dish in which he chose the Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, Mini N.Y. Steak Teriyaki (U.S. Choice +$2) and Spicy Tuna Roll. Wow, what a huge meal! The tempura consisted of two shrimp, two green beans, two carrots and two pumpkin pieces. The mini steak was a sizable guesstimate of 8-ounces or so with the sushi boasting 8-pieces. Don't forget about the included green salad, miso soup and scoop of ice cream too. Sheesh. He really liked his meal. Alaskan King Crab California - $24.00 Not only do you get real crab meat but the roll is even rolled in tobiko, producing a vibrant orange crust that literally popped with every chew. RESERVATIONS: Let's just say it's required as walk-in's that were behind us were turned away. Phone-in the old school way. SERVICE: Everyone was friendly but there was no follow-up throughout the meal. Food delivery was quick. OVERALL: Traditional fare with generous portions and competitive pricing. read more

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I love love love this restaurant so much I wish I could go here everyday. They have so much items so choose from, sushi, sashimi, tempura and many many more. Definitely a must go to place, however, there's not a lot of parking. read more

Always wanted to try here! 1st timer and quite impressed! The variety of sashimi was fresh and delicious! Had the salmon with round onion (recommended) and was not disappointed! Ate practically the whole plate myself! We did a walk-in at around 5:50p on a Saturday and were sat right away. The restaurant was filled with customers but the noise level very welcoming and not too loud. Customer service was wonderful and the mama-san that took our order was funny and cute. Would definitely come back again! read more

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We had 6 people in our group. Been at this restaurant previously but not with 6 in party. Same great food and drink selections available. Lots of staff around our table with assistance for any questions and great suggestions for dinner. Service was great... food arrived hot / cold as indicated and all very tasty. Will return for sure. read more

Great food, fresh fish, homey, and lots of locals. Only giving a 4 stars because parking is super limited!