Banzai Sushi is my favorite date night spot with my girlfriends! My bestie and I always come here for our favorite sushi and a good yap session. I usually join their Yelp waitlist and we get seated pretty quickly! My go tos are their sashimi, caterpillar roll, rainbow roll, miso soup, shishito peppers, and of course a good lychee martini. Their chocolate lava cake is also good to share. We're basic just your typical sushi orders, but it's GOOD to me LOL. I absolutely LOOOVEEE their lychee martinis. I also just love the ambiance here. I usually come around dinner/sunset, and it's such a nice vibe. Sometimes they can get busy and the food takes a little longer, but they're always good about letting you know when there's going to be a wait. They have regular seating and Japanese style seating, and we always somehow end up with Japanese seating. They usually have some surf playing on the projector too. Overall, this is just one of my favorite spots to meet up with my bestie, eat some good sushi, have a couple drinks, and yap for hours. read more

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Food is always tasty. They have gone above and beyond to avoid cross contamination with allergens every time I have gone. Maui wowi definitely remains a favorite. The uni shooter today with quail egg was delicious. The ginger rush will probably become a regular order. read more

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Gorgeous and good vegetarian options. Prices are fair and parking is usually good. Would recommend! read more

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This place is surrounded by some VERY clever stray cats -- how smart to live by a sushi spot! They're friendly and good company, too. Service was very warm and attentive and the food was solid. Love the ambiance and the music they have playing in the background. My old, achy bones didn't like the floor seating option, so I'll choose the actual chairs next time. read more

SO GOOD I LOVE THIS PLACE THE VIBES R so hawaii time and i would come back. service was good too the servers were so nice! sushi was so fresh and the ahi was amazing. interior is cute too read more

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We went to Banzai Sushi for our daughter's 13th birthday. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was not as long as they told us. We were delightfully surprised when instead of the 25 minutes they told us, it was more like 5-8 minutes. The food was amazing - creative, fresh, and delicious. We had a great experience! read more

We got take out and the food was so good, really fresh! We will definitely be back. They were super friendly

We are here on vacation from California and are big sushi fans. We loved Banzai so much, we came here twice for dinner on our one-week vacation. Everything was fantastic from the quality of the fish to the rolls and sake selection. Our favorites included nigiri (hamachi, salmon, and kampachi), the lemon drop roll, hamachi abuti (a torched roll), poke bomb, and the Hamachi kama special which was the thickest Hamachi kama we've ever seen. The crispy rice appetizers were good too. We sat in the chairs but they also have fun cushions were you can sit on the ground. The service was warm, friendly, and quick. We were too busy diving in to the delicious food to capture many photos but take my word for it, everything was fantastic. We also loved the sake selection! read more

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Popped in last night last minute for a light bite (due to late lunch). Excellent. Fresh tasty and creative. Plus great saketinis! What more could you ask for??? read more

Yummy sushi spot on the North Shore! Banzai Sushi Bar has such a really relaxed vibe. You can sit inside or out front at low floor-style tables for a more intimate feel. I got the chirashi bowl and it was so worth it for the price! It was super fresh seafood, generous portions, and plenty of rice. My friend loved their mango roll too. The staff are really attentive and accommodating with food allergies, which I appreciated. Overall, delicious sushi, a cozy vibe, and great service - definitely recommend! read more

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Banzai Sushi Bar - Haleiwa, HI 66-246 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 Visited: November 9, 2025 Total (before tip): $93.20 We stopped at Banzai Sushi Bar in Haleiwa for lunch and were really impressed with the quality of the fish and overall presentation. The tuna was probably the best I've ever had -- incredibly fresh, buttery, and flavorful. We ordered the Special ($28), Cucumber Salad ($7), Sashimi Trio ($35), and a Philadelphia Roll ($19). Every dish was beautifully plated and tasted great. Our server, Yasuko, was friendly and attentive, and the service throughout the meal was excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and very "North Shore" -- casual but with a focus on quality. If there's one drawback, it's the prices, which felt a bit high for lunch. That said, the freshness and quality of the fish, along with the service, definitely justify most of it. Overall, Banzai Sushi Bar is a great choice for sushi lovers visiting Haleiwa -- fresh fish, top-notch tuna, and great service in a laid-back island setting. I'd gladly come back again. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, staff, and food! Loved every appetizer, roll, and dessert we ordered. Out of all the rolls the fried hawaiian was our favorite, we ended up ordering 3 more rounds of it The salmon was cooked to perfection. Overall 10/10 would recommend to anyone and can't wait to go back! read more

Banzai Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

The menu has really good special rolls, different from anywhere else I've been! The crunchy ahi roll was so good and the crispy rice was also delicious. Half of the seating is sitting on the floor and half is regular tables. read more

Best Sushi spot on the North Shore! Great ambiance, excellent service and fresh delicious sushi! Enjoy! read more

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I absolutely love this spot! After an event at Gunstock Ranch, we decided to have dinner here. It was my first time, and the ambiance walking up was so cute. Our large party was seated in the Japanese-style area with floor seating and pillows--such a unique and cozy touch. The lighting and overall vibe were perfect. I was on a no-rice diet, so ordering was a bit of an adventure. I went with the hamachi kama (yellowtail collar)--not on the menu, but you can order it! It was cooked to perfection--juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I also had the eggplant miso appetizer and shishito peppers, both of which were excellent. My friends couldn't stop raving about their rolls. I loved it so much, I came back the very next day for a solo self-care date. My server (a sweet, friendly older Japanese waitress--wish I remembered her name!) was incredibly kind and patient. We chatted, and she shared that she was from Japan and told me about their specials on Sundays. My lychee martini that night was made perfectly--smooth, balanced, and just the right sweetness. Such a charming sushi spot with fantastic food, warm service, and a great vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Banzai has the freshest fish and absolute best rolls. The ambiance is so cool. Our server Kiera was absolutely amazing and took such great care of us. Our favorite spot for birthdays, date nights, and any other special celebration! read more

Best sushi I've ever had and service was great! Loved that there were differnt options for seating!!

Food was delicious and loved the atmosphere! It's a little pricey but worth it if you want some good sushi! read more

Banzai Sushi Bar - Poke crispy rice and Makajiki Aburi (8pc) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Best sushi thus far!!! I have been waiting to have sushi for months, due to very time I am somewhere I haven't been impressed, until now!! So fresh, flavorful, and new! My whole party enjoy each roll. We cannot wait to go back! This is a cute small restaurant in the back of a small shopping area. Make sure you get on the waitlist list, before you are hungry! Love the outdoor seating and having the option to seat in chairs or the floor. Service was on point! Never had an empty glass of water! Which for Hawaii and the heat is important! The lychee martini was amazing, not too sweet! We ended our night with the chocolate lava cake, crème brûlée, and the special pumpkin crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was a 10 out of 10. But I want to say the one and only disappointment we had the whole night was with the chocolate lava cake it was slightly dry. This place is on the high side of cost for the special rolls; however, for the flavor and freshness to me it is worth every penny. read more

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Sushi was excellent, great variety. Service was very friendly, our group had a great time.

We loved our night at Banzai! Service was great and people were very nice! Fish was fresh and nonfish options were delicious and plentiful. They have table seating and floor seating depending on what you prefer. Fun for night with friends or date night. Really enjoyed dining here! read more

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Excellent service and food was amazing. Great atmosphere really nice place to enjoy with friends and family

Meh. Traditional floor sitting vibe & food has its good days and not so good days Service is sub par read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally did. All the way in the town of Haleiwa is this sushi bar & restaurant. It's located inside the North Shore Market place, so there is ample parking. Some days it's hard to find parking so plan ahead. They offer only take out and outdoor seating. There are a few seating areas inside but it's just the sushi bar and some high top tables. My party chose to sit on the floor but there is also table seating if you're a not comfortable sitting on the floor. The interior is traditionally Japanese inspired with a island twist, so Okinawa. Lol just a joke among friends. Anyway, I thought it would be a tourist trap, but the sushi and fish is delicious. I ordered MISO SOUP and the POKE BOMB: which is a cucumber makimono topped with a generous amount of avocado. big eye ahi (tuna), and some salad mixture. Drizzled with spicy miso sauce. Definitely recommend. My friend had the SEARED SALMON SALAD: which comes with a sesame-citrus dressing, on a bed of greens. Sashimi style Salmon on top. According to her the salmon is thinly sliced and seared perfectly, only thing the dressing over powered the salad and that it was a little salty for her taste. Ask for the dressing on the side. Because of the area, the price points are moderate to pricy depending on the fish and time of day. They do offer specials and happy hour, just ask your server. read more

Banzai Sushi Bar - Seared Salmon Salad & Poke Bomb (8pc)* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Some of the best Sushi I have found in Oahu. Cool patio. Nice Haleiwa vibes. Friendly and fast staff. Right behind the new Patagonia store. Mahalo. read more

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We take our friends here all the time. Such a great family friendly place. Food and service is always amazing and above and beyond read more

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I've been here many times and will keep returning. They have lots of specialty rolls unique to their menu. Every one I have tried has been a fantastic flavor combination and accompanied by visually stunning presentation. Their lunch specials are always a really good deal. The ingredients taste extremely fresh and high quality. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Best Sushi! Great Service & Exceptional Vibe! We ordered a bunch of rolls & nigiri. Everything was phenomenal! Love anything with their Ahi Tuna!! So Yum! read more

Slightly on the expensive side but definitely worth it. We had the gyoza, shashito peppers and ceviche for apps followed by the rolls that I forget. Definitely recommend read more

Just like other businesses on Oahu they have came out the other side still going. But gone are mask mandates, and other rules that stifled retail. The hostess asked table or floor - definitely table (it'd take a small crane to get me up). Friendly server arrived took a drink order and our 1st round - spicy scallop & spicy tuna hamachis. Fresh & delicious. Round 2 was the Hawai'i & Red Dragon rolls. They were excellent, fresh and tasty. Even though we got here just as it opened they filled up fast. read more

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This was such a fun experience! It was my first time sitting on the floor at a sushi bar, which made it really unique. The sushi was fresh and tasty, and the prices were super reasonable. We also tried matcha beer, which was interesting and worth trying if you're feeling adventurous. Sitting on the floor was definitely an experience I'd recommend--but maybe not if you're older or don't have flexible hips, as it got a little uncomfortable for me after a while. Overall, great spot, and I'd definitely go back! Also: Service was amazing. read more

10/10 best sushi on island - MUST TRY coconut shrimp Also a lychee martini doesn't hurt the soul read more

Good food, friendly service, reasonable prices for the island. I ordered Chirashi and the fish was fresh. Restaurant felt very clean, likely due to the polished floors. read more

Banzai Sushi Bar - Chirashi Sushi* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

I finally made my way to the HI islands. While in Turtle Bay, Oahu, we found ourselves at Banzai Sushi bar. The rolls were dandy and the Nigiri slices were bountiful. I judge all sushi spots by their spicy tuna rolls, hand rolls and sashimi. Their tuna was #10. We had a wide sampling off the menu and were met with no surprises. You can't go wrong at Banzai!! read more

Incredible food and service- starters, salads and sushi, and perfect service - always recommend the specials!

Last night, after swimming at Laniakea Beach, we stopped in for dinner at Banzai. This place has a great atmosphere! It seems very authentic and the seating options include high top, standard table and lower tables where you sit on a cushion (or the floor, if you prefer). The servers are very friendly and attentive. There were many sushi options, but we selected the Volcano, the Firecracker, the Crunchy and the California Tempura rolls. We also got a cucumber salad and an avocado salad. We were big fans of the Firecracker (very fresh), the Crunchy and the California Tempura rolls, but the Volcano roll was just so-so. The salads were very good and acted as a perfect appetizer. I would like to try Banzai again (should we get the opportunity to return). Try it out! read more

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I ordered the avacado tempura- AMAZING! Atmosphere is chill and you can sit at table or floor. People super friendly and food is amazing.

All I have to say is wow wow wow!! 10/10 nothing gets better than then Banzai!! Everything on the menu was amazing- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. But what really made the experience was our server, Liliana. From the moment we sat down she was warm, welcoming, and attentive. She went out of her way to make sure our table had everything we needed and gave thoughtful recommendations that ended up being our favorite dishes of the night. Her energy made the whole experience feel extra special -- you can tell she really cares about her guests. Banzai is a great spot for incredible sushi and a chill atmosphere. Definitely our favorite sushi spot on Oahu. If you go, definitely ask for Liliana -- she'll take great care of you! read more

I came to hawaii on a business trip that happened to overlap with my birthday. Coming from a small texas town, I never had the privilege of trying sushi. They treated me to one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The restaurant celebrated my 27th birthday with me, sang happy birthday, and made me a birthday cake. To a family or lonely traveler out there, this is the place to be. read more

Wife and I visited Banzai Sushi Bar infrequently since moving here April 2022. Recently, last 2 months, we started visiting weekly. The, hostess, wait staff, sushi chefs and bar tender are amazing. Super Aloha vibe! And the sushi is incredible. Quality grade sushi, incredible rolls, and, if you don't see it, ask. Enjoy! read more