This was my first omakase experience so I don't have anything to compare it to but as a newbie... it was INCREDIBLE. Most, if not all, dishes had a local or Mexican twist added with really fun and unique flavor combinations. We had a total of 14 dishes plus complimentary water and hot tea. The two chefs were outstanding. I appreciated the care and precision they put into each dish, explaining the ingredients and suggestions on how to eat it. They were both very kind and engaging with just the right amount of personal conversation with each party. Fukurou is tucked away within Buho Cocina y Cantina; you'd enter and check in with the host the same way as if you were going to Buho. The space only allows 8 guests per reservation hour, and similar to a tour experience, it's intimate and interactive with both the chefs and the other guests. The entire experience took about 2 hours total. Validated parking available. read more

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I took my parents to Fukurou for their first omakase experience, and everyone loved it so much. The food was delicious with amazing presentation. Tako with shiso leaves and katsuobushi was a great starter, followed by tuna with quail egg yolk, which was so savory and creamy. All of the nigiri were perfectly made with fresh fish and perfectly seasoned shari. Crispy sushi rice with tuna and wasabi avocado was super delicious. The noodle served in an ice bowl was unexpected, but also great. Wagyu pieces melted in the mouth, and the churros and the ice cream at the end were a perfect way to end the meal. The chefs were so professional and also friendly, and the atmosphere was perfect to focus on food and family. Thoroughly enjoyed everything we were served and left with a full stomach. Highly recommend Fukurou to anyone wanting a nice family dinner, date night, or a solo dinner! (Copied the review I left on Google map) read more

Fukurou - From 7/31/25 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been to many omakases and it's hard for my aging taste buds to pick up on flavors but Fukurou was a stand out. The playful combination were fun, tasty, and interesting. I loved the flavors on the matcha churro dessert, the roe on and yam (taro?) under the chawanmushi, the tako okra ceviche. And I despise okra but I really enjoyed the ceviche. Honestly, I loved it all. There was only one dish I wasn't sure how to react to, but hotate texture on a good day is iffy to me. The chefs were friendly and playful. I usually keep to my own conversation but they were attentive, clever, and overall fun to interact with. I was super comfortable with the laid back atmosphere even though it was only the six of us patrons at the counter (and in the room). I was in my Birkenstocks, but there were people dressed up to play at Buho afterwards. The lights are mobile so they can be moved around for photo purposes; it was still pretty dark regardless. A fantastic rotating menu. I'd love to be back! read more

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Id say we enjoyed at least half of the meal. The ambiance is could say is nice and small. The service however was great.

I love hole in the wall places that seem like a cool secret to even know how to get there, so my initial inclination was to love Fukurou and the experience. I'd give the experience 4 stars as I was there with my wife and close friends and actually did the very Hawaii thing of knowing the other couple there from friends of friends (you know how it is). But I'd have the say the food itself was a disappointment. I thought the chef tried really hard to be innovative and try different things than just plain fish on top of rice, but I thought she overreached. The impression I got was that the chef still hadn't mastered the basics to provide the key to great sushi, really good rice as a vehicle to transfer the simple elegance of amazing fish. A lot of stuff was under seasoned and other things had flavor mixes that didn't make sense. For a majority of the sushi, I was more puzzled and wanting versus reveling in the quality of the food. Would not recommend.... read more

This is one of my favorite hidden gem omakase spots when we visit Waikiki. It's a restaurant inside of a restaurant and they had an amazing summer menu going on for $90 for 13 courses which is a great deal for omakase in general, and specifically for the area. I've been here twice and recognized their signature dish from the first time (tuna quail egg). I also love that its a blend of Japanese kaiseki with a bit of Mexican flare, with the use of local Hawaii ingredients. The amaebi, cold soba with orange, and uni tostadas were definitely my favorites, but all the other seafood in the sushi was also fresh and delicious. Definitely make rsvps ahead of time since it is a very small establishment. read more

In the back of Buho Cantina in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, this private sushi bar can seat about 8 people. It's more of a hidden back room than a speakeasy but it is an intimate experience. There are two seatings at 5;30 & 7:45. Chef Miki Yanagihara is a non traditional sushi chef-female with a huge Japanese tat. She has a sense of humor which is good for locals and English speakers who want to communicate more with their sushi chef. Described as a fusion of Japanese, local, and Mexican flavors, I had no idea what to expect but it is basically Japanese omakase fare with some locally sourced ingredients and some slight flourishes of citrus and a couple of "taco like" compositions. So no need to worry about how cheese, beans or taco sauce will taste on your sushi. 4.5 Stars because of the accoustics. The loud music blaring outside makes it difficult to hear. it's important for customers to be able to hear especially in omakase where the details about the ingredients is noteworthy. There were some other recipes in little things that could use tightening up since people are paying for an omakase experience. Beverage menu could offer a few more options. No one asked about food allergies ahead of time. They ran out of sorbet so didn't really have alternative for the lactose intolerant. Food overall was excellent, some much better than others . Starred dishes were my faves. My friend also really liked the chawanmushi. 1. tako sunamono *2. Akami sushi with quail egg with bubu sprinkles chive wrap sexy *3.taco nacho Hokkaido uni and blue fin w Mexican poke seasoning on wasabi guacamole 4. Kampachi with shredded Yukari furikake and watermelon radish tortilla garlic flower 5. Warm Chawanmushi with dashi, ikura, corn and Sweet potato 6. Tennen Buri yellowtail Sushi 7. Amaebi w caviar and fried shrimp head ponzu Contrast of textures 8. Lomi salmon nigiri *9. Torched Kensake ika w lime zest sauce and salt 10. Temaki Anago with finger lime 11. Chutoro Bluefin with kizami wasabi 12. Washugyu with shiitake in anago tare 13. Toro takuantemaki 14. Dessert: Churro with azuki and ice cream After 14 courses we were full but not stuffed which is good portioning. read more

Fukurou - Tako sunamono - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is an omakase restaurant that can accommodate only 8 people. Very private but classy restaurant. Located in the Buho restaurant in Waikiki. Loved the service! Very friendly. Everything was fresh and delicious! We had I think a total of 15 courses. After that, they'll ask you what dish you want them to make again if you're not full yet. I definitely would come here again read more

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I had a great dinner here for my 40th birthday. The food was fantastic, great drinks and the other people were super nice. The only thing to mention is that I got super lost trying to find this place. Make sure you go to Buho Cocina - it's inside of that place. Thanks for a memorable evening! read more

My favorite is the wagu, ika, soba with fish tempura, and today's special. We ordered one bottle of sake and a glass of sour lemon cocktail. For sure, I will go back again in 2025 read more

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Being my first Omakase, experience was good and chef was funny too. Is not the super quiet environment where you don't want to talk. We even have one party that bring their newborn too (but the baby wasn't too loud or anything) i actually surprise they allow baby to dine in since some fancy restaurant does not allow younger children to enter. It was tuck inside Buho, not fancy decoration but food was good. I like the matcha choya and hopefully I can find them at Don Quixote. My favorite of the meal is the king salmon nigiri and uni with ikura. Fresh uni never taste too fishy at all, it was so good. I definitely recommend you to come try. Is very affordable pricing ($90) and you does get full. You can do add on, but not sure how much each item would cost. I wish they can provide that menu too beside the drink menu. read more

The staff are incredibly sweet and friendly people but unfortunately I felt the aspects of the food somewhat missed the mark. While nothing tasted bad, most items tasted nearly the same as the next, very mild, not a lot of outstanding flavor. Also, the wait time between each dish was very long, significantly more than any other omakase I've been to personally. I left feeling not quite satisfied, I think the long waits between each dish in particular made it hard for me to feel like I had really eaten enough. Overall I feel for the price point which is one of the cheapest omakase on island it doesn't feel like a terrible deal but I hope they can improve the variation between bites and timing. read more

Small, simple atmosphere with excellent service. The omakase was wonderful and each dish was presented nicely. While not the fanciest place I've had omakase at, I would definitely return given the quality. read more

Waited a year until I was able to come home for a visit. Made sure to book over a month in advance. Reserved with my sister's. 1st time for them trying Omakase. We LOVED it!! The atmosphere was casual and the food was amazing! I will come back again the next time I make it home again! read more

Had an amazing omakase experience at Fukurou. Everything was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised at the total for the check, and can't wait for a return visit. read more

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Exceptionally put together, if not entirely traditional, kaiseki program. Every single dish/bite worked well and tasted great. Definitely a true mixture of Japanese and Mexican with some additional techniques and textures mixed in. I thought the Mexican style dishes of "tacos" and an empanada were wonderful - I was very skeptical going in. The hand rolls were a great mixture of beautiful flavors - the uni one was probably my favorite uni dish I've had out here. The only nit picking I can do is the drink menu needs a lot of expansion. There needs to be more than one wine by the glass, more beers to choose from, and the opportunity to order a cocktail or something other than sake/whiskey/wine/beer. I've read elsewhere that the room gets hot, however I didn't experience that - I was sitting by a fan though. Fabulous job Chef Miki, Chef Yuya and the staff! read more

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Just ok, definitely not as good as LA. Wasn't bad or anything but nothing really stood out. I also went home kind of hungry. Usually after omakase I'm pretty full. They were really nice but service was a little slow. It's a small intimate setting so that was kind of cool. The wagyu dish was the best. read more

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Everything was fine. Nothing spectacular. The concept of sourcing locally with fresh ingredients is good, but the taste and quality is just "fine". Tried it once and I'm good. Many of the 5 stars reviews seem generous. Perhaps because I had high hopes based on the (early) high reviews. Food = solid 3 stars for the price. It was good, but nothing was spectacular or memorable. There's a lot more places with equivalent or better quality seafood for less cost a la carte. The uni toast was my favorite with a good combination of flavors, but the Japanese milk bread toast was a bit tough and stale. Again, it was fine for the price. Price = 3.5 stars. Reasonable Omakase for what you get in the heart of Waikiki. $120 pp with a couple of beers. Service = 5 stars. Attentive and courteous staff. Water was always filled, dishes were cleaned right away, and checked in with beverages and ginger at all times. Atmosphere = 2 stars. Small, awkward space. You see silverware, glasses, and cookware where ever you look. It feels like a makeshift pop up that is ready to be disassembled the next day. read more

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This was such a great first omakase experience that doesn't break the bank. My partner and I made reservations about 3 months ago for a Friday evening seating at 8:00 PM. I'm glad I read the previous reviews or I would not have been able to find the location. Go up to the top floor and check in at the Buho front desk. Fukurou wasn't ready yet so we got seated at the Buho bar and was brought water right away. About 5 minutes later we were brought into the small back room (8 seats) for the intimate omakase experience. The two servers/chefs were so welcoming and kind. They got us drinks right away while we waited for the last two people to get seated. The umeshu, high ball and beer were so good! Then we began the set course meal. I loved pretty much most of the dishes and it was so cool getting to see the chefs make them and tell us where the fish came from. They were very detailed and you could tell they really knew their stuff. My favorites were the wagyu, salmon, and yellowtail. I wasn't a huge fan of the uni toast (I personally am not a fan of uni) so it would've been cool to get another salmon or alternative. At the end we were super stuffed but they offer to make you any of the dishes again (for extra $). We were full but were debating on getting another wagyu taco. It got loud around 8:30-9:00 because it's inside the Buho club, but it didn't bother me. Overall it was a fun experience that I think is worth trying. read more

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This is the third time I have eaten at Fukurou, what an experience. The food is amazing, carefully prepared by the most amazing chef and her team. The ambiance is romantic with a little craziness added when the DJ starts playing at Buho. My favorite Omikase on island, definitely a must try place right in the heart of Waikiki. read more

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One of the best omakase experiences and well-worth making a reservation if you're looking for a unique and delicious dining option in Waikiki! Service was absolutely amazing and paired with the incredible dishes, we're still surprised we found this hidden gem during our visit. 10/10! read more

This is the hidden sushi bar with capacity of 9 diners located at the back of a roof top Mexican restaurant Buho. Amazing food, really fresh local ingredients. My favorite is the sweet shrimps dish with the fried head. Another highlight is the fresh squid nigiri and the uni taco. Oh the toro hand roll is delightful as well. Personally I prefer to order what I like, but the experience is definitely very pleasing yet casual. read more

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At Fukurou, Chef Miki artfully blends the freshest Japanese ingredients with the rich, bold flavors of Mexico, creating a unique, delectable culinary adventure that's both innovative and tantalizing. Mahalo for another wonderful dining experience! read more

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Alright hear me out...I REALLY wanted to like this place, when I heard about them and their omakase I was truly excited to try them out but I was soooOooOo disappointed *insert extremely sad face* Food: I believe there were about 13 dishes and not one of them, I repeat NOT ONE OF THEM impressed. Instead of "ooooh's" and "ahhhhh's" I was more like "bruh wut is this" and "wut da heck, why would they do this?" The quality of the fish was decent, fresh, and nicely cut, but the flavors that they TRIED to incorporate or hit? Not there. I get it...they're new, they're trying to be cool, different, trying to be this top secret sushi place etc but come on man...if you do that then You. Need. To. Execute. And show these people that you are worth it and make people want to tell all their little friends come here. The flavors were just...how do I say this nicely? Weird, not a match, error? Anyways the service was alright, the chef knew what she was serving, very friendly, told us a lot of the backstory etc. But I would probably not come back here or recommend it to anyone. read more

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Chef Miki is a magician. The fish was of highest quality and the flavor combinations made each bite sing. We'll return here again and again. Excellent service and quality. read more

Took me a while to get a reservation at this spot but it was definitely worth the wait. They had delays from the service before so we had to wait for longer than expected but the spot is closed at Buho so we just sat at the bar and had drinks and that was fun. The staff was super apologetic and we didn't mind - things always happen. Once they were ready, we were escorted to a small little space that they have turned into the sushi counter. It did feel a little too intimate especially with a bunch of strangers - this would def be somewhere where I would come with a group so we could essentially buyout the space. The 2 female chefs were awesome! Love seeing female chefs and they are both extremely talented. The dishes were excellent, unique and explained really well. We did order a bottle of wine to share that paired nicely with the dishes. Overall, this is definitely a good spot to try something unique and to support local and female! read more

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Had dinner here twice with different menus each time. Tasty original dishes prepared by thoughtful chef!

Pros: -Unique type of sushi course meal (Japanese Mexican Fusion) -Food was well executed and tasted good -Intimate atmosphere (counter seats about 10 people per seating) -Food came out at a good pace -Satisfied with amount of food -Cost was on par with other sushi omakase courses Cons: -Limited alcohol menu (not much Sake choices) -No servers working so we had to put our finished plates on the counter for the chefs to clear (not a big deal as the chefs were attentive and professional) If you are looking for a unique sushi experience, this is a good place to try. I have never had a Mexican and Japanese fusion sushi course so it was a bit surprising on how well the flavors matched each other. I won't be craving this all the time, but overall a good restaurant that I recommend you try once. read more

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An incredible intimate experience with just 10 seats in a little room off to the side of Buho cantina Chef Miki and Tomo are very experienced and perfectly presented a well crafted Japanese Mexican omakase experience. I truly did not know what to expect with Japanese Mexican fusion as I've never had these two together and could not even begin to imagine what dishes would be prepared given these two flavor profiles but wow was I amazed with each bite. For 2 hours you will experience flavors that meld so well together and enjoy your time - definitely a must try for your next date night/special celebration out Special shout outs to my fave bites of the night Otoro with takuan hand roll - so savory and fatty with each bite truly melts in your mouth Uni toast - beautifully presented and I'm not even a huge fan of uni but wherever they're getting theirs is phenomenal read more

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Located behind a hidden door in the back of Buho Cocina y Cantina, Fukurou is an 8 seat speakeasy omakase style experience that blends Kaiseki with Mexican flare. High quality ingredients, good flavors and good execution/flow. Ambiance could be upgraded with some additional decorations/lighting. A little dark. Room a little warm, could use a bit more A/C read more

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Had a great meal...service was attentive and spot on. The fish quality was excellent - right up there with some of the best Omakase places in LA. Highly recommend to try here...it is mostly Japanese with a few dishes that have a Mexican twist. Price is very reasonable. read more

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This omakase experience is something you should absolutely treat yourself to, I cannot recommend it enough! The unique seasonal menu is crafted personally by Chef Miki, and each individual dish was served by her assistant Tomo. The menu is a fusion of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Mexican flavors and highlights local produce. Chef Miki explains each course as they are served; it allows you to time to appreciate how creative each dish is when you get to hear how she layered and combined different flavors to find the balance of the Mexican Asian fusion. She answered all the questions we had regarding the dishes, which was such a nice change of pace for an omakase restaurant! Restaurant is located within another restaurant, you must enter Buho in order to find Fukurou. They validate parking! We parked in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Sushi bar style seating, 10 seats total for intimate setting. read more

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Fantastic chefs with a very intimate setting, accompanied by delicious 14 dishes for Omakase. The service was tentative. read more

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Wanting to try something unique and different, we stumbled upon Fukurou. This is where we made our first mistake. Enjoying different omakase experiences from all over the world, we are definitely used to the traditional omakase experience. The Chefs both did an okay job explaining each dish. Definitely seemed extremely green and nervous. The dishes were absolutely terrible. We were extremely saddened by this, as we have seen and heard great reviews, but we definitely came to learn that these notions were very biased. A few of the chef's friends were there, and friends seemed to be a majority of who supports this business. Some of the flavor combinations were so terrible, that they were hard to even stomach. Surprisingly, the king salmon was the best bite. The chefs joked that their location often gets mistaken for a bathroom, and we could definitely see why. Instead of being quaint and classy, the room looked more like a depressing office space with just an owl picture on the wall. They also did not pickle their own ginger, which is a common practice. They just said it was "locally sourced." It was terrible. The bite we looked forward to the most was "the gift," and it was a complete flavor let down. The green tea churro in the dessert course was extremely overdone. We are sad to say that Fukurou was a huge miss for us. Japanese and Mexican flavors are very tough to mix, and they definitely did not do these two cuisines justice in any form. None of the flavor combinations were properly executed. read more

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Really solid meal and when you factor in the price - this place is awesome. Great value.

This is my 2nd time visiting. Food was great! Chawan mushi is the best! And scallop was really good! One thing disappointed was the assistant. I understand it is very hard to hear with mask on. But they single food introduction she was saying were too hard to hear and understand what she said. It is very important to know what we are eating and how the chef prepared. That's why -1 star. read more

Fukurou - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very creative dishes and the chef knows how to combine the regular ingredients together to make it goes well with sushi. I wish they had fresh wasabi. There were 2 chefs that did everything from making sushi and served it. The restaurant was set up as omakase style. read more

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So good!! One of the highlights of our trip. Food was amazing, we had the opportunity to order extras bites if we wanted seconds of anything. The staff was so friendly and kind. read more

The elevator on Kalakaua Ave takes you to Buho/ Tanaka of Tokyo. Fukurou is in the back of Buho. Can also enter from the Hotel side. The food is very good. The Chef provides an explanation of each course served (approx. 13-courses). We had two-Chef's who worked really hard taking care of our group of 9. Full-Validated Parking for this Waikiki spot makes it worth the trip... read more

Had the omakase and the flavor and taste was simply amazing! Never had anything like it. The authenticity and quality of the meal left a lasting impression. I highly recommend! $90/12 course well deserved. read more

Fukurou - Amazing flavor and taste! Never had anything like it. The authenticity and quality put into preparation leaves a long lasting impression. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii