13 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kailua Kona

“We had our best Sushi ever 🇯🇵 😀👍“

“The fish was super fresh. The service was great and the servers were very attentive. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained.

Amazing option for sushi at this price point! We will definitely be back.

The unagi hand rolls and the scallop shooters were our favorites.
They Best Tako Yaki in Kona
Nigiri Sushi had a generous portion of sashimi on each.

Overall a great experience!“

“Great service! Yummy food! Never disappoints!“

“Kenichi Bento used to supply their meals to the KTA store in the same shopping center, but they’ve now opened their own independent takeout shop just around the back of the building.

The bentos and onigiri don’t have specific names or prices displayed, so you simply choose what looks good to you from the showcase. We selected two bentos, two rice balls, and a katsu curry, which came to a total of $58.47. We also purchased a bottle of water for $3.40.

The prices are a bit higher compared to other bentos in the area, but each box felt like a beautifully arranged kaiseki meal — full of variety, visually elegant, and absolutely delicious. The presentation was so beautiful that we couldn’t help but take photos of the empty containers — the design was just that lovely!😍

There are a couple of outdoor tables available, and we enjoyed our lunch there. If you prefer a sit-down meal, there’s also Kenichi Pacific, a Japanese restaurant located right next door.“

“Absolutely yummy first stop on our trip so glad we stopped“

“Aloha amazing amazing food and service. The clam chowder is a must and Tempura anything- you can't go wrong. Mahalo Chef Ron.“

“Love their signature Boneless Chicken Thighs and their potato salad too! 👍👍“

“The staff are wonderful & their food is incredible.“

“Our server Angel was amazing! Super friendly, prompt and engaging!“

“High quality, authetic sushi and worth going out of your way for on Big Island. Each piece of fish was beautifully cut and well seasoned. I highly recommend the nigiri set for sushi lovers. The place gets busy quick, so either call ahead to make a reservation, or arrive right as they open. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so I can see it getting loud later in the night when it's full. 10/10– I'd definitely come back again here again!“

“My husband got a ninja star roll and said this was some of the best sushi he’s ever had. The wait time said 2 hours when we first walked up, but we only got the 1 roll and only waited maybe 10 minutes, so we were really happy about that.

Definitely a must try when in Kona!“

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!“

“This is AUTHENTIC Japanese conveyor sushi! The food was fresh, delicious, and filling. The service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was clean, easy to talk in, and brite. Ordering was easy and the bullet train conveyor was super fun.“