HawaiiRestaurants

Sushi restaurants in Hawaii

  1. A

    Café O'Lei

    For superb Hawaii Regional cuisine at honest prices, no other Kihei dining spot comes close. It has fierce martinis too.

    reviewed

  2. Sushi Rock

    The entire island talks about personal and charming Sushi Rock. Youthful owner-chef Rio Miceli, a Hawi native, has made lasting friends through his traditional and new-wave sushi, such as his generous Rainbow Roll and the Kohala ('ahi poke, fresh papaya and cucumber, rolled in macadamia nuts). The full bar, soups, salads and grilled fish and chicken dishes also aim to please. There's live music on Friday night.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Chef Daniel Seafood Cafe

    Chef/owner Daniel Thiebaut's Waimea restaurant is an eclectic gourmet destination for seafood lovers. There's a top-notch sushi bar, a fun tapas menu (including favorite appetizers like phyllo-wrapped shrimp), inexpensive pastas and risottos and an extravagant selection of lobster and seafood platters. It's in a rambling, remodeled historic building.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Tip Top Café & Sushi Katsu

    The white, cinder-block building is lacking in atmosphere, but the main draws are its famous pancakes and oxtail soup. Meat eaters, go local with loco moco (two fried eggs, hamburger patty, rice and gravy), saimin (egg noodle and broth soup) and beef stew. Located inside, Sushi Katsu offers value-priced sushi and Japanese dishes.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Hanama'ulu Restaurant Tea House & Sushi Bar

    The name sounds fancier than it is, but this longstanding eatery on the outskirts of Lihu'e serves decent Japanese cuisine. The menu suspiciously includes Chinese dishes, too, but that's common in Hawaii. Specializing in crispy fried dishes, from Chinese ginger chicken to Japanese tempura and tonkatsu (breaded cutlets).

    reviewed

  6. E

    Ocean Sushi

    Zip atmosphere, rushed service, linoleum floors - but it's still the place for sushi in Hilo. Rolls are inventive - using mac nuts, tropical fruit, poke and more - and priced so you can order a bunch. The Volcano roll wins for best California roll update.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Naniwa

    If you're stuck in Po'ipu with sushi cravings, your only option is Naniwa, which serves flawlessly fresh, impeccably presented, expensive Japanese cuisine. Two-piece nigiri average around US$11 and maki rolls start around US$12, but the combinations are creative.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Tsukiji Fish Market

    Christened by the famous Tokyo fish market of the same name, this newcomer to Ala Moana's dining scene is an all-in-one Japanese food feast with a full-service fish market surrounded by sushi and yakitori bars, noodle stalls and other street-food options.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Moloa'a Sunrise Fruit Stand

    For a quick bite, the Moloa'a Sunrise Fruit Stand ofers juices & smoothies from US$3, healthful sandwiches on multigrain bread around US$7, taro burgers and brown-rice vegetarian sushi. Located past the 16-mile marker.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Pono Market

    At this hole-in-the-wall corner store, try the ono grinds from the take-out deli counter: generous plate lunches, fresh sushi rolls and Hawaiian food, eg kalua pig (pig cooked in an underground pit) with poi.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Yanagi Sushi

    Yanagi is one of Honolulu's most popular late-night places for sushi, along with other Japanese dishes prepared to perfection. Ask about the 'late birds' meal specials available after 22:30.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Koloa Fish Market

    Your best bet for take-out: bento boxes, sushi, plate lunches and fresh fish. The poke comes in mouthwatering varieties and the seared-'ahi slices are gourmet quality.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Sushi Sasabune

    Sushi lovers, get ready to be dazzled at this omakase (chef's choice) restaurant - whether familiar or unrecognizable, the sushi is never less than exquisite. Reserve ahead.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Foodland

    This supermarket is a convenient stop for those heading up the mountain for the sunrise, or coming down for supplies - there's a good sushi shop inside it as well.

    reviewed

  16. N

    U Make the Roll

    Hidden on the back side of the center, you'll never find U Make the Roll's sushi stand unless you're searching. The rolls can be loose, but the price is right.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Ishihara Market

    The town's best grocer is an indie with an extensive deli selling take-out sushi, green salads and a mouthwatering selection of 'ahi poke.

    reviewed