Sushi Izakaya Gaku

An outstanding dining experience featuring high quality ingredients and intimate experience with the staff. They graciously welcomed us despite not having a reservation on a busy evening. Seeing our food being prepared with such care and attention to detail, while being able to interact with the chefs, fully immersed us in the flavors of each dish. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended! Can’t wait to go again.

Hands down best sushi in Hawaii. Gaku was recommended to us by our scuba diving instructor who is a Japanese sushi chef before moving to Hawaii. Every piece of sushi is prepared so delicately and skillfully. Each cut of the fish is so precise and fine. Also must mention that the spicy tartar is extremely creamy flavorful and yet refreshing. Just overall an amazing experience. Definitely best sushi in Hawaii

We have been wanting to come here for a long time. The food is delicious, and the sushimi melts in your mouth. We sat at the sushi bar and really enjoyed interacting with the chefs. The server was friendly and had great suggestions for drinks and food. We loved the experience and look forward to our next visit.

I wanted to reach out and share my experience at Sushi Izakaya, a hidden gem located on King Street. While parking may be a bit difficult in the area, I assure you that the food at this establishment is absolutely amazing. During my visit, I had the opportunity to try several dishes that I highly recommend. Firstly, the Hamachi kama, a grilled yellowtail collar, was a true highlight. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked to perfection. Additionally, the spicy Tuna rolls were exceptionally delicious, with just the right amount of kick to tantalize the taste buds. Lastly, the grilled fish option on the menu was delectable and left me craving for more. After such a delightful dining experience, I have no doubt that I will be returning to Sushi Izakaya again in the future. The quality of the sushi and the overall level of deliciousness exceeded my expectations. It's highly recommended to reserve ahead of time.

After trying a number of sushi spots on Oahu, Gaku has come out on top as my absolute favorite. Their nigiri combination is fantastic, and the deluxe is a worthy upgrade. Every nigiri was delightful, and there were no duds in the bunch. Their o toro is the freshest, cleanest, and most melt-in-your mouth that I've had in this city. I will absolutely be back here, it's worth every penny.

This was the best omasake we’ve ever had. The fish was so fresh and straight out of Japan. My husband doesn’t like sushi or sashimi but he enjoyed this experience very much. He said everything tasted amazing and he ate everything. That’s huge for him. Thank you so much to our chef too. He was so wonderful and catered to our likings. We came with our friends and were able to sit together by the bar. The reservation was made a couple weeks prior for the dinner. Highly recommend this. There is a small parking lot in the back that can fit about 6-8 cars. Or plenty of street parking too.