50 Best Sushi Bars in Honolulu

“First experience here and it was for my 4 year wedding anniversary and it was a GREAT experience. We got the bar experience where they prepared each dish in front of us and got the package with the sake pairing.

Each piece was delightful and the chefs were very pleasant to talk to.

You get the option to add to your omakase before and after it begins.

It is a pretty penny so definitely a place to go for special occasions.“

“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🍣“

“I had the unexpected pleasure of enjoying drinks and snacks at Obake. We were early for reservations at Skull and Crown. The hostess recommended Obake, which is their sister bar and restaurant, just around the corner. We were seated at the counter across from chef Christian and watched him craft all the handrolls served during our visit. First, the drinks: we had the Momiji, the Will o' the Whisp, the Fallen Angel, and the Feels like Summer. This isn't your everyday bar. The cocktails took some time to craft, but they did not disappoint . The Momiji was their nod to fall, while the Feels like Summer, well, you get it. While each drink was light and enjoyable, my favorite was the FLS. A nod to the Old Fashioned, but light and bright.

The house pickles and Yukari Fries were perfect sharing plates. We also tried the Hamachi, Summer Toro, Ho Hayn, and Bangsilog rolls. The Summer Toro had strawberries in it that paired beautifully with the spicy Toro. The Ho Hayn was served with a small dish of Hawaiian chili pepper water, either dipped in the water or followed by a chaser sip of the water. The Ho Hayn left me wanting more. The Bangsilog was probably my favorite just because it brought me back to breakfast in my Filipino mother's kitchen. It was all the flavors of my childhood in one roll.

Our server, whose name slips my memory, was a delight. She was attentive and explained the concepts behind the drinks she brought us.

Christian was a joy to watch and a joy to speak with.

Thank you for an enjoyable evening.“

“Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is so kind and attentive! Katsu-san creates the most beautiful sashimi platters and omakase sushi!“

“お蕎麦はもちろん今回は雲丹、いくら、帆立の海鮮丼がとても美味しかったです。 ランチセットがリーズナブルです👍“

“From food to service this place knocked it out of the park! Coming from NYC and been to Japan twice I think this is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever had.
Seasoning for each dish was just right. The chef kindly gave me three pieces of dried stingray fin to try. Don’t be fooled by the name. I was surprised by how well seasoned and cooked it was. Moist yet crispy and sweet. It was so good that I ordered a whole plate.
Service wise, I dined solo at the counter. Chef and waiting staff were all super attentive but also gave me space to enjoy the food. During our conversation, I casually mentioned how good the mangos in Hawai’i were. The waitress kindly asked the pastry chef to add a few pieces of mango to my dessert. It was such a pleasant surprise!
Last but not least, they allow half sizes to some of the dishes. It was a huge positive cause it allowed me to try more dishes!“

“Absolutely incredible Japanese restaurant in downtown Honolulu. I had the Karaage and Udon and was beyond impressed.

We had a party of four and spent $154 before tip. We mostly ate from the A La Carte menu. Two of us had deserts.“

“Chef Aung and his talented team are now my Go-To restaurant for authentic Japanese Omakase dining. Fresh seafood flown in fresh from Japan, Chef Aung creates exquisite dishes that please even the most discriminating palate. Every dish is as magnificently presented, as it is tasty. I bring locals and visitors alike here whenever I want to impress. Lucky for you if you get to dine with this talented Chef. Omakase by Aung! Truly the Best- 5 Trillion Stars! Arigato! ~ Dr Pratt“

“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!“

“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.“

“Chef Ray curated an amazing omakase menu that was perfect for our 20th anniversary. Lots of house made fresh ingredients and he flies in most of his products fresh from around the world same day. No freezing of anything especially the fish. Staff super attentive and friendly. Sous chef, Makana, also super cool. Highly recommend and will be back next time I'm in town.“

“You will never be disappointed. The chef’s creativity in every dish shines through and is phenomenal every time. Makes me cry good tears! The best sushi on Oahu and a memorable, friendly atmosphere!“

“Beautiful location and view Delicious food Friendly service“

“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!“

“Who would really expect good sashimi or sushi outside of mainland Japan? But this place was different. Having traveled around the world and tried Japanese food in countless places, I can say this experience came very close to what you’d find in Japan itself. If you’re getting tired of Hawaii’s salty, greasy, and monotonous food, I would highly recommend this spot.“

“Edomae-style sushi omakase with great sake-pairing options. Top-notch varieties of fish and delicate prep for all of them.
Very high-end, expecting at least $600+ per person for the pairing experience and extra dishes to feel full at the end.“

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

“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.“

“Great appetizers and drinks!“

“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!“

“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! :)“

“Such delicious sushi!! You can seriously get so many rolls for such a low price. Their eel, shrimp, and salmon rolls were all so good. The only thing they lack is a nice interior. The store is pretty small, and there's not really seating.“

“Awesome food! Highly recommended!“

“Super Q serves high quality sushi that my family and I were happy to find in Hawaii. The Crunchy Ahi Tuna Roll was our all time favorite! We ordered the mango strawberry smoothie as well, which was delicious. Would definitely come back again on our next trip to Hawaii!

Kid-friendliness: Claw machine and small jewelry accessories were available for purchase!“

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

“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?“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“12/10 I strongly recommend!!!! The food is amazing! The prices are great! The service is so amazing!! They had the food out so fast and they were so nice and funny and didn’t make it feel like they were in a rush to get us out the door! They are worth every penny“

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

“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 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.“

“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!“

“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 recently visited this small sushi spot and had a great experience. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the chef was very friendly. I also ordered a few rolls and forgot to take pictures. Spicy ahi with cucumber was tasty. The staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. There's free parking just across the street, which is a nice bonus. It’s a small space, so definitely make a reservation ahead of time to secure a table. Highly recommend!“

“Great location, surprised to have booked a Friday night and sat just before the fireworks show, Bonus! Service, cocktails and food were great with the exception of desserts, meh. All in all, hubby and I had a great experience in choosing a nice rooftop dinner place. Mahalo!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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:)“

“Everything is fantastic awesome“

“Thank you so much for the lovely dinner experience ❤️ everything we ate was amazing (maguro set, hamachi, tofu salad, karaage chicken, eel tempura roll, and saltwater eel roll) but the strawberry neko purin will hold a special memory in my heart. Thank you very much to the sushi masters. The best eel I have ever had. & You must try the ebi shiso leaf tempura! So unique and delicious. 🍓 🐱“

“Good food and cold beer. Tina was great 👍🏼😎“