Kozo Sushi

Went on 14 Jan 2022 and again on 25 Jan 22 for a quick take out lunch. Initial impression on the Kahala Mall Kozo Sushi was a bit irritating. I ordered the Aji Bento box on 14 Jan and I was irritated by 2 things. One issue was I did not get any soy sauce with the order and the second issue was the portion size of the ginger. It was one giant, 5 inch long sliver of ginger that was piled in the corner. I held off on a review until I had a second visit. So today, I ordered the same thing, Aji Bento and a 2 piece Tako Nigiri set. Much better experience today. Soy sauce was included and the ginger was what I would expect, several slivers of different sizes. Everything tasted good, portion size of fish matched portion size of rice. Also, the included wasabi was not overly dry and clumpy like clay. Overall, this is lunch bento sushi at good quality, fast friendly counter staff, and a good price and one should not be confused and think it is high dining sushi. I usually go to Kozo Sushi in Windward shopping mall and am glad that the Kahala Mall Kozo Sushi lived up to my expectations.

Came here on my lunch break since the ramen shop next door wasn't open yet; as I wanted to have some soup since I was starting to feel a bit under the weather. Ordered the tempura udon. Food was good, I literally got what I ordered. It came out quickly. The cashier seemed sleepy or like she didn't want to be at work; could've been a little more friendly and not so.. monotone, or at least smile. Or maybe I'm just having an off day. Another time, the cashier (not the same one) almost gave my order to someone else that didn't even order that. If I hadn't gone up to go get it and let her know that it was what I ordered, she probably would've let him walk out with it (even though he ordered 2 sets, and mine was only 1).