50 Best Sushi Bars in Honolulu

“From the warm greeting everyone receives when walking through the door to the attentive and super friendly service, this place is amazing! The sushi was outstanding… hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The texture, taste and presentation was top notch. Wish there was a location on the east coast!“

“My all itme favirite restaurant. Excellent food and service. Reknown for their chirashi.“

“Their sushi cake exceeded our expectations. It was so delicious and almost too pretty to eat! The 2 guys working when I picked up were awesome! Super friendly and one even took the time to show me the cake and gave tips on how to cut and eat it! Their customer service from ordering to pick up was exceptional!“

“We had an amazing Omakase meal here.
There are only 12 chairs and it creates an intimate dining experience and great atmosphere. The sushi all came from Japan our night. I think this restaurant will be michelin recognized or rated at some point. It is BYOB so bring some wine or sake. Would highly recommend!!!!“

“The fish was incredible, the hostess was awesome, and it was one of the best meal experiences of my life! Reserve a spot at their omakase and you will have the meal of your life!“

“Chef Ray makes the whole experience so much fun and definitely worth a visit. He’s very knowledgeable of all things sushi and omakase and makes a very intimate and small experience feel fun and not awkward at all. Be prepared to EAT! So much food and it’s all the most incredible sushi I’ve ever had.“

“Craaaaazy good omakase. It truly felt like we were back in Japan. This place is well off the beaten trail, seats 12, and is tucked away in a seemingly mostly empty shopping center. Don't be discouraged. The moment you open the door you're transported to a wonderful little sushi bar. Staff was extremely friendly. Omakase options come in $100, $150, and $300 offerings. We did $150 and were satiated, leaving full but not stuffed. The menu was interesting and unique, making dinner feel special.

I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough if you're looking for a unique experience - and want to get out of the touristy side of Waikiki.“

“Came here for lunch over the weekend. The service felt like an educational experience as well, as the host showed us pictures of what the fish looked like with each course. All staff were friendly and accommodating. There are 4 designated spots for parking right beside the restaurant. The fish was fresh and tasty. Definitely worth the visit.“

“Some of the best sushi you will ever have... Owner and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, and the sushi/poke is outstanding. Aloha Sushi is a must visit for local, fresh, amazing sushi, and if the sushi doesn't make you want to come back for more, the friendly owner/staff certainly will.“

“I’ve had a lot of fancy meals in a lot of fancy places and this was one of the more magical experiences. Would recommend without reservation or concern.

In reading other reviews I don’t think the add on feedback is fair—it’s pretty common for omakase spots on the west coast and the pricing was reasonable per slice. I can’t speak to the decline in food quality since my first time was Oct 25 but everything I had was wonderful with a clear POV“

“Dear Reader,

What OUTSTANDING cuisine, the best in Honolulu.

How do I know that?
We spent 4 nights of our vacation and invested $1800 in 4 Japanese culinary experiences, each of which we were told by fellow reviewers and professional critics were the best (see list attached).

Out of my 500 OpenTable & Resy dining experiences in the last 4 years, this restaurant was in the top 10 WORLDWIDE and the best Japanese cuisine in all 50 states.

Our favorites were California Rolls with snow crab and all the tempuras.

Prices were the most reasonable of all Honolulu restaurants in this category!

John D. Clayton
Top Google Reviewer“

“Looking for great sushi in Waikiki? Furusato can fulfill that need. If you sit at the sushi bar, you can watch the chefs prepare everything right in front of you.

The food was excellent. I ordered the Diamond Head Roll and Toro Nigiri and enjoyed a glass of plum wine. The atmosphere is chill and quaint, though the space is small and fills up quickly. Service was attentive as well, definitely a must-try if you’re in Waikiki.“

“Beautiful location and view Delicious food Friendly service“

“Ginza is in a new location between Whole Foods, Gentlemen's Warehouse and L&L. The new location is larger than the Ward Center spot and parking is easier in the back since D&B moved to Ala Moana. The food is still as fresh as can be and tastes great. I ordered the Nigiri Deluxe Set which combines 9 different pieces of nigiri with 9 pieces (3 grouped sets) of sashimi. This was perfect for a huge appetite like mine and it comes with miso soup and pickled appetizers. There are other sets available for nigiri sushi, sashimi or chirashi also. That final star will come when the liquor license is approved or transferred and alcohol is added to the menu. Call to see if BYOB is available.“

“Awesome food! Highly recommended!“

“This place should be rated WAY higher. The rolls were FRESH, the rice was HOT; they even used real crab in their rolls! (I don't think I've ever had sushi made with real crab before)
I WILL SAY-- they're only cash. But that doesn't matter when the food is that great.
Perfectly filled my bf and I for lunch for $13.“

“We were on a short visit to Oahu and found this place via online reviews. It did not disappoint. Exquisitely prepared sushi and other items. The freshest ingredients —we come from a seafood town and know fresh fish. This is the best! The Nori seaweed is crisp and each roll is full of fish. There is true artistry to the preparation of each item, most of which you can see being created from your seat at the small sushi bar. The whole place seats maybe 14 people which makes the experience intimate and personalized. The chefs take great pride in what they do and it shows. Great service. Make a reservation!“

“We were looking for a hip, modern sushi spot that would be a little different from the usual Japanese restaurant—and Kanoa Sushi Grill & Bar absolutely delivered! We brought our auntie here to celebrate her 90th birthday, and we wanted somewhere fun, fresh, and memorable. This place was perfect. The atmosphere was lively and unique, the food was outstanding, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Everyone made us feel welcome and helped make the celebration really special. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back!“

“Not far by car from Waikiki! I think this is the only place where you can get takeout and great taste at a reasonable price! I was surprised at how friendly the Korean owner was! When you eat it, you’ll be surprised twice by how delicious it is! If I get the chance, I want to come to Hawaii and eat there again! :)“

“This might be one of my favorite if not my favorite sushi omakase places in town. Every single item was delicious and enjoyable. Nice intimidate ambiance without feeling restricted. Chef Hide and our server Katie were friendly and they joked around with us and the other 5 diners that night. The price was the standard pricing for omakase these days $150pp. Yeah so it was a perfect evening!

Chef Hide started off with an appetizer with crab, amaebi and abalone with liver paste. The crab was alright but everything else on that small plate was delish. I never had liver paste to go with abalone, what a great way to combine savory with sweetness! The items we had included shima-aji (striped jack), king salmon, deep sea bass, Japanese sardine, flounder with shiso, Mehikari (greeneye fish) tempura, chawanmushi with ikura, shrimp, crab and fish, uni nigiri, Hotate, toro, tsuke-maguro, Kaua‘i shrimp with garlic uni butter, temaki with chopped toro and pickled radish, and finally miso soup to conclude our 15-course meal.

First I gotta say the fish was of high quality cut by a highly skilled chef. There wasn’t even a small bit of stringiness to the fish. Every piece was melt in your mouth with the best cut. I initially was taken aback by being served salmon, but that piece of king salmon was very fresh and delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by how good sardine tasted. I thought it would be smelly and fishy but it blended well with the other top quality sashimi. It’s my first time having Mehikari. It’s fried whole and the whole thing including bones and head were all edible. It’s crispy on the outside and the meat was soft with a light sweetness. Very enjoyable and a good break from all the raw stuff. I’ve only made fried shishamo myself before and initially I thought that’s what I was served, but luckily it’s not so I could have a new experience. Now it made me want to try frying Mehikari! Their chawanmushi was one of the best I’ve had because it had the perfect consistency - not too watery and not too thick but still smooth. I appreciated all the goodies inside as well - all seafood! The uni was of top grade - not melting to liquid, sweet, savory, could be more firm but given the time it took to ship from Japan to Hawaii, we can’t expect it to be super duper fresh but still very fresh! I normally don’t like maguro coz it’s not fatty enough, but the cut was really good, smooth and melt in your mouth, great taste with the marinade and the jalapeño sauce as well! The garlic uni butter also went really well with the crunchy cooked Kaua‘i shrimp. And finally the temaki (hand roll) was the best hand roll I’ve had. Chef was fanning the nori over an open flame to make it extra crispy. The chopped toro and the pickled daikon together made a great flavorful combo. I thought my hubby was eating chips when he bit into his hand roll!

It’s rare for me to love everything I ate at a 15-course meal. The food, the ambiance, the service, and how it’s so convenient at the mall as well. The only downside was the lack of bathroom inside the restaurant (you have to go to the mall or other stores for it) so make sure you go before you start a 2-hour meal. I usually would wanna try a new restaurant especially if it’s a special occasion meal, but I might just come back again because I don’t know if I will like other sushi places as much…!

ありがとうございます Chef Hide and Katie for a wonderful evening!“

“It was a genuine privilege to watch a master at his craft. The food was fresh and delicious, uniquely prepared in front of you. The restaurant is a discrete and intimate experience with only 10 seats (6 at the counter to watch the chef).

We had the 21 piece option and it is truly worth it.“

“One of my favorite sushi spots! Super affordable, you can absolutely keep it below $15 per person depending on what you order. They have less expensive rolls that are more simple and are around $6, i usually get some of the fancier ones which range from $10-$15. My favorite is the spicy ahi tempura roll, though the Diamond Head tempura roll (first picture) is also SO good. The lava tube roll (second picture) is great as well, the green onions add a really bright flavor to it. Great variety of sushi rolls and poke bowls to choose from, I've really enjoyed everything I've tried so far. Service is always pretty quick and the staff are friendly and polite.
Parking is quite limited, though you might be able to find street parking in the area. There's 3 indoor seats and two or three tables outside the shop, so finding seating is really just dependent on how many other people arrive at the same time as you. The shop is a 10 minute or so walk from the beach, so you could also walk down there for a scenic meal.
Highly recommend this place!“

“ハワイで一番のオリジナルが素晴らしいお寿司屋さんです🍣“

“The best Seafood Tempura in Hawaii! Scallops, calamari, shrimp, crab, ahi & assorted veggies. Light, crispy and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended!!! Ask for lemon & salt for all the seafood, if you want to take it to a higher level. I learned this from a tempura bar in Japan.“

“Great sushi just a quick walk away from the airport during a layover“

“The food was in a large portion for a medium and the cashier said the toppings they add are default unless you want to take them off which was a nice option. The food was fresh and flavorful. But prices may vary from each poke shop if you want poke from here it's a fine option.“

“Wow!! We got recommended to go to Kats Sushi by 2 locals while on our trip to Oahu when we asked for sushi recommendations so had to try and were not disappointed!
We got an assortment of their hand rolls and also nigiri and it was hands down the best sushi we’ve ever had as well as the best meal we’ve had on the island! Such a wonderful restaurant filled with kind, hardworking people who take such pride and joy in sharing their delicious craft of sushi with others. A must try, cannot recommend enough!“

“This place is PHENOMENAL! By far the best sushi! The chicken in the bento box was cooked to perfection, the rice was excellent and the sushi rolls were out of this world! Definitely the highlight of our trip and it’s so close to where we are staying. Don’t sleep on this place, it’s the best! Such great service and food.“

“Great service😊 Friendly staff ❤️“

“Fast service! Great people working there especially the girl that says Oki Day! After taking your order. Only they seem to tub out of Soba after 15:00 every time I visit. Perhaps they could cook more and have more on hand after 15:00. They are open till 21:00 aren't they?“

“This place came highly recommended. It was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff, great pricing.“

“Omakase is special here. Everything had an extra element of nuanced flavor and treatment that is uncommon if not rare to find in most other sushi restaurants. You can tell by the first plate you're presented as starters. Tiny place, so plan on getting to greet and chat with others. But the dinner I attended here we ran into only cute families with cute kids.“

“While it's tucked away in the center, this place is hidden gold!

The attendant in the front was super nice and was patient with me while I looked at the menu to figure out what I wanted to order.

I ended up ordering the banana cream matcha latte and a beef don, but was a little sad that they didn't have anymore banana cream, but I was offered the pistachio cream instead.

OMG, the pistachio cream on the banana cream matcha was sooo good and I'm glad I ordered it!

The beef don was pretty good and worth the price:)

Heartbroken that they don't have a location on the Westside, but I would without a doubt make the drive for both the food and service🫶🏾

Overall, I highly recommend SushiMan!“

“Located inside the Central Pacific Bank Plaza at the back corner where it says Aloha Beer (but it's bento actually).

Quality sushi! It's in a casual setting, but the quality and taste are not casual. There were many things I wanna try but finally decided on doing the chirashi bento.

Delicious and fatty fish! One thing you can tell if this place has good fish or not is by trying their red tuna. Quality places would give you a nice cut that's bright red with subtle mild fish flavor. Budget places will give you tuna that has a lot of ligaments and almost no fish flavor. Their red tuna was good, along with the ika (squid), negitoro (minced tuna), some fatty white fish, hamachi, crab meat (with light mayo), salmon and shrimp (although I wish it was amaebi instead). Their rice was also yummy with good seasoning and al dente texture.

Prices were not cheap but not ridiculous. I paid $24 for my bento, wish there's just a little more seafood. They have other options that are more affordable.

I went during week after 12:30pm and there was no line. I just walked up to the kiosk to browse what they had and placed my order. The card machine on the left of the screen also takes tap payment. There's also plenty of indoor and nice outdoor seating.

Would definitely go back if I want some sushi for lunch!“

“I ordered via phone on a Saturday and picked up half hour later. Service was great and order accurate. All food was freshly made. We enjoyed karaagi chicken, spicy tuna donburi, shrimp donburi, unagi donburi. sushi and rice were excellent. Orders included miso soup. Will definitely return.“

“The best sushi on Oahu, hands down! Was on vacation but ended up eating at Jay's 3x during our trip. Well worth it. The menu is huge and the bento boxes super full! Their spicy ahi might be the best I have ever had. Also be sure to grab a red velvet cake pop for dessert. Thanks Jay's!“

“Great sushi spot in Kaimuki. The sushi here is incredibly fresh and full of flavor—it’s clear they take pride in using quality ingredients. The menu offers a great variety, from classic rolls to unique specialty items.

The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick—perfect for a takeout spot. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous, making it a great value for the quality you get.“

“This is a small but very solid Japanese restaurant. Although it is called Hana Sushi, they also have udon noodles, tempura, and Japanese appetizers which are delicious. You can always count on their sushi rolls being extra fresh and also an unusual combination of flavors. They also have traditional nigiri sushi. This place is BYOB but there is a Safeway next-door where you can get your own wine or sake and bring it in. Dont let the atmosphere fool you- the food is excellent.“

“Vegan Options! We got the vegan inari in a burrito. They had 3 sauces that were vegan - an onion dressing, green sriracha and a white tabasco. They said the green sriracha and white tabasco were spicy, but I didn't feel that way. The white tabasco was delicious.

Would def recommend, split it with my boyfriend and was very filling!“

“Friendly fast service, fresh fish, great prices!! My favorite is fancy sashimi bowl. I was able to purchase uni from Hokkaido!!“

“After got off work on the rainy day I lost in that area. Miso soup and green tea warm me up yes all the roll and sashimi was so good. I finished everything be home happy:)“

“Since it was a sushi restaurant, I thought you must be Japanese, so I ordered in Japanese.
Surprisingly Korean...
The burger set was delicious, and the staff was very friendly.
Especially the french fries are the best!!!“

“I wonder why they serve human food but have the name “fish food”? hm, the world may never know. anywho, i had the spicy ahi bowl (?) that came with rice, some fish, and 2 pieces of gyoza with sauce. the fish was good and had the spiciness of a 3.5 on the caucasian scale of spicy; has a little kick but won’t make you cry out for jésus or anything. the convenience of having poke on base was amazing but the portion size was not! $15 or so for a small bento sized meal is a little pricey as poke bowls at foodland are about $5 cheaper and they give you more fish and rice as well.For the size of fish food hawaiis spicy ahi, i have attached a pic to show the size with an ice breakers ice cube gum for a scale (didn’t have banana for scale)“

“This is our 4th or fifth visit. Probably our top favorite Omakase sushi in Honolulu. Reservation is a must. Usually 2 months wait for the counter seats.Excellent quality of fish. I don’t even like raw fish taste but I enjoy it when it’s fresh.Wife and husband restaurant. Attentive service. Counter seats 9 people. There’s a couple of table seats as well. Highly recommend to get the Counter seats as you can watch the chef create wonderful pieces.$100 plus tax. 10 course. You can order extra pieces.BYOB. No charge. Tip them well please!“

“Found this small restaurant as I walked around the area. Prices have increased from the menu I saw posted on here. Most are three dollars higher. There is a small seating area and I suppose you can eat there but this seems more like an order and go type of place. Food is decent. I found the portions to be spot on. I couldn’t finish my bento box and I took a bite of the poke bowl my wife ordered. Both were good. Fresh stuff. I’d recommend for sure.“

“I can’t even find the words for how life changing this experience was. The owner is truly the funniest and kindest person ever. The food was really good but the service was even better. It took not even a second to get the food and the owner made sure that we felt more than welcome. If you ever are lucky enough to get the chance, don’t miss out on Honolulu Sushi!“

“Anytime I'm at the NEX or Commissary, I get a bite to eat here. The food is delicious, no matter what you get on the menu. I prefer the shrimp tempora. It's always crowded in the food court (just how food courts are), but getting food to go is good too.“

“Everything is fantastic awesome“

“What a pretty good place. I have been craving for a good poke bowl. And I believe I just found it!! The Crunch Don was amazing. Love the freshness and the flavor. I would for sure come back.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access in and out of the restaurant.“