Best poke of my life and I’ve been to Japan a number of times
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katrina
Really confused by all of the 5 star reviews, especially by those who wrote it is even better than Japan.. The couple who run the restaurant was very nice, but for the price we paid, we expected more for an omakase place. The few pieces that were good were nothing special/different. No one was served water. Overall, it was just an okay experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
TR
One of the 3 best omakases I’ve had the in US along with Uchi in Austin and Sushi Nakazawa in DC — this might be the best. The place is cozy, so the omakase almost felt like a private dining experience. Every single fish was fresh and delicious. The items are nonstop — amazing dish after dish. My favorite non-nigiri item was a broth steeped with a prawn. No words can further describe the experience — go try it. Thank you, Chef Kijima!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruopeng Zhang
A very cozy Omakase experience! The sushi is super fresh and you can feel the Chef’s creativity. The restaurant allow you to bring in your own beverages, another plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Putnam
Truly unique amazing experience. A must try in Kailua. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Marley
Don’t bother, they make it too hard to eat their food 🤷♀️ go to Jinya in Ward instead. They have the inventory to accommodate patrons.
Jon G
I really enjoy 22 Kailua for dinner and for lunch. I have to say that in my bowl today that included salmon and ahi; the salmon was not properly trimmed. There was skin and slow twitch muscle that messed with the flavor (fishier) and texture. This has never been problem in the past, so I hope they remedy it. If they had a phone number, I would have called instead of writing this review.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Thomas Friedlander
It’s the best poke you’ll ever have. You have never had ahi this fresh or this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Eckelman
You haven't seen attention to detail until you've been here. Superb Japanese mom-n-pop omakase resturant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sashimi
Paul Gabriel Florida
Enjoyed the ambiance. Cozy little spot, and it was awesome to watch the chef and his wife(?) work. The omakase featured a variety of mostly seafood dishes that had interesting and enjoyable flavors/textures (which was surprising for me, given my general lack of preference for seafood). Recommend!
Most intimate delish, fresh, unique dining experience ! Worth the time and money. Come from a massive culinary town. This place is way better than anything I could ever ask for. ❣️❣️❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy McCandless
Amazing experience best Omakase I've had. Great husband and wife team that make it all happen 🤙
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Batten-Bowman
Great poke for lunch. Wish I was around to try their sushi for dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke
City Mom In The Burbs
Dining at 22 Kailua was nothing short of magical. From the moment we walked in, we were wrapped in a sense of calm elegance—with soft lighting and the gentle hum of happy conversations setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Every dish felt like a love letter to the islands. The ahi crudo was delicate and bright, bursting with flavor in the most graceful way. The butter-poached lobster was rich, soulful, and beautifully balanced—each bite melted like a dream. But it wasn’t just the food. The warmth of the chef, the passion in every plate, and the attention to detail made it feel personal—like a special evening crafted just for us. 22 Kailua isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a culinary experience full of heart. One you’ll remember long after the last bite. Pure love. 5 stars. 🌺
Best poke of my life and I’ve been to Japan a number of times
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really confused by all of the 5 star reviews, especially by those who wrote it is even better than Japan.. The couple who run the restaurant was very nice, but for the price we paid, we expected more for an omakase place. The few pieces that were good were nothing special/different. No one was served water. Overall, it was just an okay experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the 3 best omakases I’ve had the in US along with Uchi in Austin and Sushi Nakazawa in DC — this might be the best. The place is cozy, so the omakase almost felt like a private dining experience. Every single fish was fresh and delicious. The items are nonstop — amazing dish after dish. My favorite non-nigiri item was a broth steeped with a prawn. No words can further describe the experience — go try it. Thank you, Chef Kijima!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very cozy Omakase experience! The sushi is super fresh and you can feel the Chef’s creativity. The restaurant allow you to bring in your own beverages, another plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly unique amazing experience. A must try in Kailua. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t bother, they make it too hard to eat their food 🤷♀️ go to Jinya in Ward instead. They have the inventory to accommodate patrons.
I really enjoy 22 Kailua for dinner and for lunch. I have to say that in my bowl today that included salmon and ahi; the salmon was not properly trimmed. There was skin and slow twitch muscle that messed with the flavor (fishier) and texture. This has never been problem in the past, so I hope they remedy it. If they had a phone number, I would have called instead of writing this review.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
It’s the best poke you’ll ever have. You have never had ahi this fresh or this good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You haven't seen attention to detail until you've been here. Superb Japanese mom-n-pop omakase resturant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Sashimi
Enjoyed the ambiance. Cozy little spot, and it was awesome to watch the chef and his wife(?) work. The omakase featured a variety of mostly seafood dishes that had interesting and enjoyable flavors/textures (which was surprising for me, given my general lack of preference for seafood). Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Most intimate delish, fresh, unique dining experience ! Worth the time and money. Come from a massive culinary town. This place is way better than anything I could ever ask for. ❣️❣️❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience best Omakase I've had. Great husband and wife team that make it all happen 🤙
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great poke for lunch. Wish I was around to try their sushi for dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke
Dining at 22 Kailua was nothing short of magical. From the moment we walked in, we were wrapped in a sense of calm elegance—with soft lighting and the gentle hum of happy conversations setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Every dish felt like a love letter to the islands. The ahi crudo was delicate and bright, bursting with flavor in the most graceful way. The butter-poached lobster was rich, soulful, and beautifully balanced—each bite melted like a dream. But it wasn’t just the food. The warmth of the chef, the passion in every plate, and the attention to detail made it feel personal—like a special evening crafted just for us. 22 Kailua isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a culinary experience full of heart. One you’ll remember long after the last bite. Pure love. 5 stars. 🌺
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheff always outdo him self....100% best on O'ahu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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