Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

Jonathan Cung

Mandy Ng

Kats Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

"They have all you can eat. The sushi was fresh and very authentic. When doing all you can eat you just gotta finish what you got before ordering more..."

Elizabeth Ramos

"It is very difficult to get a spot inside, so a reservation is highly recommended, but the outside seating is usually available. It's BYOB, and it's..."

Karlen Ross

"Pretty good, would be nice if they had a few more options, but also understandable for a all you can eat place, my biggest complaints was the nori on..."

Jacob Dodd

"Went for the first time for all you can eat. The sushi was very well made but it’s a very small selection. Inside is very small but they do have..."

Kelsi H

"We had a party of 6 on Saturday and everything was great. Was kind of busy, but orders came out at a good pace. Was looking forward to sushi night..."

Valerie

"Loved the all you can eat sushi. The head chef behind the counter is extremely attentive and thoughtful, and produces high quality yet budget..."

Samantha Miner

"This place is amazing! All you can eat sushj with fresh and delicious fish. The owner was so nice to us and the service was great. The bathroom is..."

Ahvina

"Everything was great, from making reservations to eating and the staff was..."

S. Kinilau

"Great AYCE place, great food quality, kind staff, and reasonably priced. Highly..."

JMTM

"Small inside dining area. Definitely need to call in and get reservations during peak times. We went on a Monday evening and it was dead. Really good..."

Landy Foster

"Very great sushi in a nice small place. Came back for a second visit and it was better still! 😋 Love that it's..."

Michael SyKo Theos

"We did the all you can eat. The sushi was hand rolled. Very quality fish. Nigiri and hand rolls were..."

Mack Amorn

"One of the best hidden gems in Honolulu. Please go if you are a fan of amazing sushi (nirgi and hand rolls). Service was outstanding as well as the..."

Chuck Allen

"Very tasty and very affordable. I was on vacation in Hawaii and had an craving for sushi. The downside is that sushi can be very expensive at many..."

Matthew Jensen

"OMG this place is amazing! The quality of the fish is so good. The guy makes everything to order. It's great because everything is so fresh. It sucks..."

Katherina Bui

"Locals favorite. Go for food. Not ambiance. The definition of hole in the wall. People don’t fit in in the small 100 sq ft store and they put..."

Magic Taf

Aoki Teppanyaki

82/100 (1009 ratings)

"Great experience today, as always. My family and I went at about 4 p.m. and there was no wait to be seated. Our cook was awesome and our server was..."

Sheila Rivera

"This facility is right in the middle of some of the best hotels on Waikiki Beach ⛱️. Prices are appropriate for the dining area. The tuna steaks..."

Michael Smith

"The food—EXCELLENT. Our waiter, Jack, and chef, Rey, were attentive and entertaining, respectively. And being right near the beach for the Friday..."

Brandt Callahan

"We had an enjoyable family dinner here. Our Chef (John, I believe?) was very engaging and fun. Being that our 3 kids had been traveling all day, it..."

Deidre Jones

"Arrived in Waikiki late and was hungry Aoki was still open and there was no wait but still lots of diners. I was promptly seated, provided a menu and..."

Khemist 2000

"The Whisky Hole Bar was wonderful! Top-notch service. The food was perfect, Wagyu Fried Rice and the Striploin steak were great. The Pork Gyoza..."

John Alter

"This restaurant is a bit pricey, but worth every penny! Our waitress never let a glass get empty, the cook was very talented and entertaining and..."

Bobby R

"The parking for the restaurant could be a challenge. There is no immediate parking. The decor is interesting. The service was very good and..."

Ray Ju

"I went into this with low expectations…resort Hibachi…it’ll be the standard experience. It was wonderful to be surprised with excellent food..."

Alek Hartzog

"Great for big party, if you have at least 6 in your group you get the table to yourself. Extremely fast with service and food, friendly family..."

Stephanie Strong

Izakaya Nonbei

"Amazed that this does not get higher maarks for those who know Japanese foods nonbei is near the tops in honolulu mostly the clientel is expatriate..."

Tooearly

"We were excited to get the parking spot for our dinner reservation. They assigned a table very closed to its entry doorway while the whole restaurant..."

Jennifer Lin

"If you’re looking for a great izakaya look no further. Nonbei has become our “go to” spot for delicious food, cold beers and sake, and great..."

Nathan Kam

"This place is awesome....foor is really good, especially the sashimi platter....taste fresh and prix fixe tasting menu is good.....price is high but..."

Mark Nev

"The food was good and service was very quick too. We had the C course, tori kara, natto (depends on personal preference, I personally like it),..."

Faye Yap

"Exceptionally tasty food. We had the soft shell roll, mushroom eggplant dish and fish (not pictured). Some service people very attentive although it..."

Pamela Arya

"Decent izakaya that accommodates large groups. We came here as a group of 10 and were seated in the upstairs area, which is a lot more spacious...."

Henry Yan

"A must go to! So fresh and delicious. We had the different types of tuna and some other rolls. Miso soup is..."

Robert Weitekamp

"Good variety with decent price point. It’s on a higher end for a traditional izakaya but the food and drinks were good! We got a tempura plate,..."

Yen Lee

"Izakaya Nonbei is a fantastic place if you want high quality fish and timely meals given at a great price. The selection of fish they had was..."

Daxton Crowle

"Good price for authetic Japanese sake. Nice dishes. A bit loud atmosphere, but acceptable as an..."

Yun Song Lee

"My favorite restaurant in Honolulu. A must visit when I'm in town from..."

Nolan

"Authenticity Japanese restaurant. Every dish is delicious. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly..."

Traveler

"The place is super cute, everyone is really nice and the food was really good. Highly..."

Theresa Macrowski

"Soooo good! The food was fresh and delicious and the service was wonderful! Would go back every time we are in Honolulu metro..."

Thai Luu

Umamiya Shabu Shabu

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"My visit was during their dinner happy hour. Parking wasn't an issue because I went there around 9PM. Their prices were reasonable for the amount of..."

Oliver Fermin

"It's romantic! It's clean! It's intimate! It's priced sensibly! It's freaking yummy!!! The broth wasn't salty or sweet! It's comfort food to the..."

Bri B

"It is a nice experience with generous..."

J Kwan

"Excellent food quality and excellent menu. It's was like fine dining International cuisine at affordable prices. Great beer and wine selection. Large..."

Jeremy Waters Enterprises

"Our high school reunion was held here about 3 weeks ago. Suggested to arrive early since parking gets scarce the later you wait. Little over 100 in..."

momo mama

"Great Shibu Shibu in a modern comfortable setting. Our server Maeya was..."

Jeff Adam

"Parking is a little tight because it's right next door to Liliha bakery but if you go later in the evening, you're able to park next door at..."

Adele Aoyama

"The food was very good, and the ambience was cozy and comfortable. In general, I had a good time there. We were greeted by a very hospitable person..."

Aaron Tsang

"Great atmosphere. If you are looking to plan a party. This is a place to..."

Paul Boweter

"This restaurant was well decorated and had very nice staff that were attentive and friendly. The menu and lots of great options and food quality and..."

R. Lee Donaldson

"The staff at this establishment is very friendly. Very clean and nice atmosphere. The quality of food is great but i feel it is a little bit..."

MD_Greg

"I love this place. My first time to go there. Shabu shabu is so yummy. Every order that comes with your choice of meat with udon noodles and..."

May “Kobe and Minnie's mom” M

"3.5 stars Swish swish. This place is located by the Nimitz Liliha Bakery (old Sam Choy's BLC). There's a good amount of parking, however the lot can..."

Korean KitKat

"Comparable to the other shabu shabu places that have been opening. I actually wish they would do konbu in water as an option but there are only..."

Jenna

Kozo Sushi Hawaii - Kapahulu Ave.

Wheelchair Accessible

"All you can expect from a takeout sushi. Good portion for the price you pay. If you're in the area and on the budget, this is a good place to go..."

Jea Finkner

"For cheap, takeout sushi the quality is surprisingly good. They put care into assembling the sushi, rolls, and bowls. The storefront is clean and the..."

Acasia Fukuda

"This is one of my favorite kozo locations. They always have the same high standard of quality for both ingredients and cooking. The online ordering..."

Aime Nagel

"I ordered couple platters for the beach, they were ready just after opening around 11 when I called. It was quick and perfect !!! The service in the..."

Pono Guerrero

"We just discovered this place after trying many sushi places around Honolulu. We were amazed at the nice clean and tasty sushi, which is what we were..."

Alexis Alexander

"A friend and I discovered this sushi place by accident when lost in Waikiki searching for a different establishment. Price of sushi platters are..."

It’s Me

"Nice little place to grab some sushi. Considering value, the sushi was good and I did not wait long for my order. The staff was very nice and easily..."

Joseph Metlenko

"This place is a gem! I had the spicy kakiage bowl. A delicious vegetarian friendly option. It was made to order and was so fresh! Even the sushi rice..."

J H

"For Honolulu you can’t beat the price. In general everything was good. Of the 6 things we ordered there were a few that started to tasted fairly..."

Braxton Baker

"The staff here is great. The cashier even remembers my order even if we come only once or twice a month. The nori for the handrolls are nice and..."

Tomomi Shimabukuro

"Reasonably priced sushi. Taste great and fresh. I must go back and try the family platter. Can eat healthier here if you choose correctly. I kept..."

Howard Louie

"Yum yum yum! Hidden gem for sure. Fresh sushi, presentation was wonderful, staff was so helpful and friendly. It took me while to decide, so many..."

Macie S.

"Amazing quality , inexpensive and portions are gigantic! Great experience! Thank..."

Cris Haase

"Really good, no frills sushi spot! My family and I ordered takeout from here and we really enjoyed it. We had initially ordered the seared nigiri,..."

Carissa Concepcion

"Fresh sushi, great menu, awesome prices. Outdoor seating if you want to chill..."

Adam Roberts

"Fresh, delicious and unique sushi for a great..."

Ryan Arnold

"Many local sushi restaurants do not respect people with shellfish allergies. Plus health department requires separate boards due to cross..."

Lori E

"Very clean and very consistent. Depending on the day cashiers are usually super friendly. PEOPLE! The spam needs to be microwaved because if they..."

Quirino Sercy J.r.

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