Just simple, easy, fresh sushi. No thrills. Just delicious food and at an affordable price! The staff was so kind and gave me some great recommendations. And the vibe is the epitome of hole in the wall-- tucked away right next to the farmers market! They have a few small tables, but it's definitely take out vibes which I love! If you love fresh fish, this is certainly worth checking out while in Hilo read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Inside, menu - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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We come to eat here every time we visit Hilo. The precision that he makes poke bowls or hand rolls is inspiring. The first time we ordered a poke bowl from here we asked for soy sauce and he said, no - try it first. We've never doubted his perfect preparation ever since. We highly recommend. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's a hidden gem close to the Hilo farmers' market. We ate there multiple times and the sushi is so fresh and delicious. You have to place your order at the register, and it's made to order so everything is fresh. It's a family-owned business and the couple that owns it are so nice, they do all the work too. I love the photos on the walls, and there are multiple tables available. Clean and nice. I hope we will have a chance to eat there soon and experience their Aloha read more

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Came past this place over a dozen times, Walked through. Never tried but I am happy I did. I had the cold soba noodles, the tekka maki , and cali roll. All server up quickly and with a smile on the faces of people making the food. Definitely going back to try more on the limited menu. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Awesome place - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

First ate here in 2012, it's still good in 2025! The sesame seeds on outside of the rolls was a nice additional flavor. Fresh natural ginger and strong shoyu is appreciated!!! Place closes at 3pm. Glad I was in town early today. Can't wait to return! read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Combo A: nigri and CA roll, & Inside out roll ahi with avo - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Wow what a wonderful hidden gem. You would never think that this little place would have some of the best sushi I tried on the island. Love that it's ran by just husband and wife. You can tell they love what they do. So many options and such fair prices for the quality. I had their spicy tuna poke and shrimp tempura roll. Really nice combo and portions. I would definitely come back next time I visit the big island! read more

Been awhile since I came here but had to come back after reading they made the nations top 100 sushi spots! Super nice "mom and pop shop" located in downtown Hilo. Tucked away right next to the busy farmer's market. Parking: is always a bit of a struggle, especially on the weekends, but its well worth it. Drive around the block a few times and you should get lucky. If not there is a free big lot accross the street closer to the ocean side. You just have to cross the protected highway. Located in the back of a suite with other food shops. Food: They are unique in that they use brown rice as their starch for their sushi. Very straight forward, fresh, natural flavors. Going back I tried the warabi (a local wild fern). It was very good! A very mild flavor but an extremely unique firm but soft texture. My other favorite is any dish with shrimp. I absoultely love that their shrimp is sort of steamed vs fried. They also have shrimp tempura as an option if you personally prefer that. They offer straight forward rolls, nigiri, handrolls and bowls. Service: The worker's/owner's are very kind people. They make everything to order so please be patient. As a suggestion, just put your order in and hop next door to the market while they are preparing it. Side note: find the stall with the fresh coconut milk drink, perfect accompaniment! One small hitch is that I wish they offered the poke on the side because it looks so good in the poke bowl, but they couldn't make that accomodation. I would have been happy to pay at market price. Other than that they are great. read more

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Wow! What a great little place to grab a quick bite to eat in Hilo! Everything was so fresh and so delicious! I will definitely be back the next time I am on Big Island! read more

I have been here dozens of times, the food is always, without fail top notch. They run a tight and very efficient ship. My kind of place, no frills, just perfect cuts of fish served over tender grains of rice. The fish is beautiful, succulent, each like a delicate pane of stained glass. I've made everyone I know come here. Must try if you're in Hilo read more

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The Best Sushi And A Broad Menu Excellent Fresh Food! And The Aloha Spirit In Abundance!

Great service and we called to place an order for pick up right before 3pm when they closed and they accommodated. I wish I could have tried the poke. I'd go back and try more things on the menu. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Excellent food! Get the Tempura Shrimp roll, cold soba salad, or the poke bowl! All handmade by owners. Great food and vibes.

The food came out at an efficient rate despite ordering a lot. The quality and taste were definitely worth the time to find this place. While the food might not fill you, it won't empty your wallet either. read more

Decent food, good price, clean kitchen polite service! Come here after farmers market. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Soba noodle, salmon hand roll avocado hand roll, broiled mackerel - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

It's okay that it's tiny and cheaper ($13) than others but probably not for everyone.. you might still be hungry after this. The quality was good. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - $13 tiny poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Closed sign when I got there, said open in website. Spent 20 minutes parking and still no lunch. This totally bites. Or it would of of of have gotten fed. read more

The sushi was really really good, the store is conveniently located in a food court with tables, and we got our food quickly after ordering! read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Combo A (x3), avocado salad, eel nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Found this gem of a sushi joint last month on our family trip to the big island. I have had sushi all over the world, worked in Japan, and had some of the finest sushi on the planet. This sushi blew my mind and ranks amongst the best I have ever had. My family was just as blown away and they have eaten a lot of good sushi. True traditional Japanese brown rice sushi from Hirosh and his wonderful wife. If you are in Hilo and want to get the best sushi on the island look no further. Prices were great. Don't come for the ambience, come for the pure sushi experience. Understated but world class. You can thank me later. read more

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Delicious and healthy sushi made with brown rice located in Hilo town near the Hilo Farmers Market. Prices are reasonable. Inside dining tables 6 ft apart are available. Had the inside Ahi Avocado roll and a couple of their specialty hand rolls. read more

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Food was five stars for sure Ambiance was like 4 - clean , has restroom, This was a great place to grab lunch - very fresh fish, yummy rolls Service was fast read more

Don't be dissuaded by the slightly dilapidated appearance! This place is DELICIOUS! Will definitely come back for more. The fish is very fresh and delicious. My fiancé and I were fighting about who was eating more. Definitely make a stop while in Hilo, even if only for an appetizer. :) read more

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-Located in small food center -Grilled Salmon Avocado rolls were very dry and lacked flavor -Shrimp Tempura rolls were decent, but not out of the ordinary -Friend really enjoyed her hand roll! -Overall, quick service (tables nearby to sit and eat); decent sushi but would not go out of my way to eat here read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Shrimp tempura + grilled salmon avocado rolls - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This authentic Japanese owned sushi stand in a small food court right across from the beach has such great sushi, all served with brown rice. Nigiri, poke bowls, rolls all made with top quality sashimi that glistens and melts in your mouth. Don't miss this stop if you're visiting the Hilo area and farmers market. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Sushi menu! - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Been coming here for years and it's the best sushi around! Nice people too! I wish they had a full -scale restaurant.

Seriously the best spicy tuna top I've ever had. Highly recommend anyone giving this place a try. The sushi chef is also a delight! Although the joint is located in a little food court, do not underestimate the quality. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Spicy tuna roll - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Poke was nothing to rave about. I gave it 4 stars because the pricing is fair and the people are nice.

Delicious sushi, fast and friendly service annnddd unbeatable price! Had the combo a, salmon roll and everything taste fresh. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Brown rice sushi? Weird flex, but okay. All joking aside, this place is delightful, awesome, and just terribly terribly wonderful. The food is extremely cheap compared to other sushi/fish places, even on the island, and it's amazing to see the 1-2 sushis chefs work on your order after you order. They clearly know what they're doing and it's awesome to see them work so passionately on your food. Everything is amazing but I love love loved the spicy ahi small rolls. read more

Delicious, well priced, authentic mom and pop. Service is fast, the ambiance might not be for everyone but worked for me and there's an atm machine inside ! read more

every time im in hilo i make sure to visit here! they are always so nice! the food never disappoints! got the shimp tempura roll and soba salad, perfect for a sunny beach picnic. read more

Fresh, low-priced sushi made by a chef in front of you, served in a small food court environment. Kind of fun. I wanted raw ahi prepared by a sushi chef, not some guy out of a cooler on the back of his van, roadside. Or some supermarket employee just hired last week. Okay? And so I came here for some delicious poke, ahi rolls, etc. It was inexpensive for the island, and the fish tasted so fresh and delicious. I think it was like $4.25 for 6 small tuna rolls. So I would aim for about 3 small rolls for a meal, or about $13. The poke bowls are small but filled with a lot of quality tuna. At $10, a bargain. My wife said it was surprisingly filling. I also ordered their $3 shitake mushroom roll, which I loved. Nothing fancy. If you are down at the farmer's market, keep this in mind. I personally think the best way to do this is to pick up take out, as the food comes ready to go with packets of soy and sticks, so I would get it and then drive to the falls and eat your sushi there, or go across the street to the water, or drive a few minutes to one of the waterside parks. Cheap fresh sushi that won't get you sick is priceless with those views! read more

Most people would pass this place up after looking at the appearance, but I'm a strong believer of "don't judge a book on its cover". I've always been a fan on, "hidden gems" or "hole-in-the-wall" places. Found one in Hilo, Hawaii. So fresh! Dragon Kitchen 4.5/5 on Yelp with 181 reviews. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Ahi Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Best poke I've ever had!! The man who I believe is the owner was very kind and very hygienic, was wearing a mask, sanitized the card reader and all equipment between each customer, and gave us hand sanitizer after giving us our food. We watched him make our Poke fresh, and it was a great price for the amazing quality (~$10). I will definitely be coming back. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Always a great meal here. Not really a place to relax at or eat in, but order and bring to the park or home. Awesome sushi, always delicious, not an extensive menu but just enough to enjoy. Tip: order early as they will close early if they run out! Strictly a lunch time only place, closes early at 3 pm. read more

This is it! Authentic Japanese sushi made from an actual Japanese sushi chef! If you're looking for a good, fresh, and affordable sushi then look no further! I've been coming here for years and the quality have never change. My personal fav will have to be the salmon skin roll and the shrimp tempura roll! read more

Dragon Kitchen Sushi is located only a few doors away from the Hilo Farmer's Market so we stopped in after shopping for lunch. Dragon Kitchen Sushi is the first and only place that I have visited that makes sushi exclusively with brown rice. GREAT! I started by ordering the spicy salmon roll because I wanted to just have a snack but after a few bites, I returned and order more, a bunch more! Everything was delicious! See my many pictures! read more

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Located in a building with 4 or 5 other food vendors. It's a simple strait forward set up, the Sushi chef and a woman taking orders. I see mostly locals hitting this up for lunch, it;s super fast and really fresh. Everything is made to order and even when there3 were 2 or 3 people in front of me the food was ready in just a few minutes. There are tables in the food court style area where you can sit down, the ambiance is nothing special at all. It's clean but it's not a sit down restaurant. The sushi is all inexpensive, a really good deal by my standards compared to what I usually pay in San Francisco. I really like the simplicity. He uses brown rice for everything and it is delicious. This is a great place to stop and pick up some sushi on the way to Rainbow Falls or any place you can have a picnic. We had 2 rolls, some sashimi and 3 hand rolls. It came to less than $25. You really can't beat the value and the freshness that this guy has to offer. read more

Dragon Kitchen Brown Rice Sushi - The chef at work preparing poke bowls. - Japanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I love supporting little mom and pop stores and this is no exception. Their entire business is so pure I LOVE coming here. Food: ALWAYS spot on. All the ingredients are fresh and made right in front of you (behind their counter). So consistent and they take your requests into consideration since everything is made right there and then. My favorite is the shrimp tempura roll which I love with their fresh wasabi. Atmosphere: It's a like a hole in the wall place next to a bunch of other little food vendors. Kinda food court vibes but not sure if 4 food places could count as a food court. Basic Japanese decoration but very nice and clean. Service: Fast and friendly, my two favorite things when it comes to food. They are so authentic, I am fascinated when they write my order in Japanese. read more

Nice takeout sushi restaurant in downtown Hilo. Be sure to get there early, they actually run out of food by 3 pm (posted closing time is 4pm) read more

Wow !!! This was some of the best sushi I have ever eaten. The hand rolls were melt in your mouth good. The service was fantastic. It's all made to order so give yourself some time and enjoy this amazing food. Aloha read more