I eat here every chance I get, this place is absolutely the best, the service the food…read more The captain crunch and avenger rolls are the best, the hamachi with jalapeños is a must. Comfortable seating, very clean restaurant, food is always fresh.

I love sushi but I never get the chance to try a lot of places. I honestly usually go to Genki if…read moreI'm not super hungry and Kan if I want AYCE. I decided to finally go out of my usual choices and try Ginza out. Ginza is located in the main ward building (the one with the theater), on the side, between Men's Warehouse and L&L. We got seated fairly quickly and was given water. Upon ordering we were also given edamame to nom on while we waited. We also decided to order two rolls, an AAB combo set to try a variety of things and fried calamari for food measure. We got: * Jen's Paradise: 9.7/10, heavily recommend. I was really craving sear salmon and it definitely helped to satisfy that craving. I didn't realize that the roll part itself ONLY has shrimp tempura within the nori (no crab salad, avo, etc). * Bomb: 8/10, clearly I lacked my reading comprehension skills this day because I didn't realize that this was baked... so when it came out and the entire roll was fully cooked I was heart broken. It tasted good, just not what I particular want at a sushi restaurant. * Chicken Karaage: 5/10. I do NOT recommend this. They remined me of mochiko chicken, but these were not very meaty or flavorful. * Fried Calamari: 10/10, fried to perfectly in my opinion, each piece was plump and delicious. * Miso Butterfish: 8.9/10, it was good, flaky and flavorful. Just not something I would order again, but it was good to try esp it is something they're supposedly known for. * Mixed Tempura: 10/10, yum I love mixed tempura, no notes, it was hot and crunchy. I would like to mention that our wait was quite long. I don't know why because they weren't like SUPER busy. It took 10-15 for us to get the miso soup and salad for the combo. +5 for the calamari, +5 for the first roll then a few minutes after for the rest. I feel like 15-20 minutes for our first actual item (calamari) to come is kind of crazy, it kept being brought to the wrong table (2-3 times). Our server apologized so its not a huge deal. Otherwise, I still enjoyed our experience. I would definitely come back again to try the rolls I would enjoy more (utilizing my reading skills a bit better LOL).

We ordered the chirashi sushi through Uber. As you can see in the picture, it looks just like a…read moretreasure box. The sushi rice is made with red vinegar instead of regular rice vinegar. Red vinegar contains more minerals and amino acids than standard rice vinegar, so that it is healthier. I was really pleased to enjoy this beautiful box of sushi at home without even stepping outside. And the taste was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!

Came here during my last Honolulu trip because my kid likes conveyer belt sushi and I want real…read moresushi :) Made a reservation and got seated right away. You order on the iPad at the table. We tried Chu toro, scallop, a bunch of other real nigiri. We also ordered mixed tempura with veggies and one shrimp, it was quite expensive for $12. Chicken karaage was good, but pricey too. Service was minimum. You had to get waiter's attention to get anything, not attentive. The sushi quality was ok, not the best not the worst. Overall value is poor because you spend a lot of money eating ok sushi with minimum service. Will skip this place next time.

Back again for the lunch specials!…read more My son got the $21 unagi box. I opted for the $21 tenpura don. We shared a spicy shrimp tenpura roll too, so scrumptious. Also enjoyed a couple of maguro nigiri. So delicious! It's such a pleasant dining room. I've always been sat behind the sushi counter in the sunlight area. It is lovely. The servers are always ALWAYS pleasant, efficient and gracious. I adore this restaurant!

The sushi here is very reasonably priced--almost deceptively so. I ended up ordering way more than…read moreI needed because I assumed the portions would be small at that price point, but that wasn't the case. Definitely come hungry or be prepared to pace yourself. Service was excellent: attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere also stood out, with a genuinely authentic Japanese feel that made the experience more enjoyable overall. Great value, solid quality, and a place I'd come back to.

If you know, you know... and part of me really wants to gatekeep this spot, but Mitch's Fish Market…read more& Sushi Bar deserves the hype. From the outside, it is a hole-in-the-wall, but don't let that fool you. This is by far the best sushi spot on Oʻahu. It is on the pricier side, but the quality and freshness make it well worth it. Everything we ordered was authentic, flavorful, and incredibly fresh. My favorite was the toro nigiri, rich and buttery, and it melts in your mouth. The service was great and I am already looking forward to my next visit!

There is something deeply confusing about Mitch's Fish Market & Sushi Bar…read more Not bad confusing.Worse. Identity-crisis confusing. Because the fish?Excellent. Cold, clean, glistening with that dangerous little shimmer that tells you somebody in the supply chain actually cared. You can taste the quality immediately. The kind of quality that silences a table for half a second. And credit where it is due: almost everything I tried ranged from very good to genuinely great. But then the room begins speaking. And suddenly the spell breaks. The atmosphere feels like someone took a serious sushi counter, stripped away all sensuality, all elegance, all ritual, then dropped it inside a fluorescent island diner where exhausted civilians came to discuss parking validation and Costco receipts. It is the culinary equivalent of wearing a Rolex with orthopedic sneakers. The contradiction never stops humming beneath the experience. You sit there eating beautiful fish while surrounded by an energy that feels strangely... transactional. Heavy. Casual in the least flattering way. A room with no mystery. No seduction. No gravity. Like Zippy's accidentally wandered into the tuna trade and struck gold. And on an island like Oahu, where atmosphere matters almost as much as the fish itself that becomes a real problem. Because sushi is not merely consumption. It is theater.Restraint.Texture.Whispered precision. The best sushi spots on Oahu understand this instinctively. They understand that exceptional fish alone is not enough. You are paying for transportive experience. For mood. For elegance. For the feeling that the evening exists slightly outside ordinary life. At Mitch's, the fish reaches for Tokyo while the room drags you back toward a tired strip mall off the freeway. And then there's the crowd. Not evil people. Not rude people. Just an oddly low-rent energy orbiting genuinely premium seafood. The kind of room where one table is eating remarkable otoro while another feels one argument away from discussing used-car financing over soy sauce packets. It creates dissonance. Especially considering the prices. Because at those prices, you begin comparing the full experience not merely the fish quality and that is where Mitch's stumbles hard. There are multiple sushi spots across Oahu that equal or surpass the seafood while also delivering beauty, atmosphere, intimacy, and actual emotional texture. So what remains is this strange contradiction: Mitch's serves fish far above the dignity of its own ambience Which almost makes it fascinating. Would I be back - no . You can get same and better quality fish, much better vine, better part of town for the same Price.

It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

The food is wonderfully authentic and the service is superb!! Bathroom is nice and clean. Parking…read morein back or if lucky right in front of restaurant.

Casual izakya eats…read more Came for a weekend dinner - was on a larger street and was easy to find. Had an RSVP and was sat immediately. Some of their dishes were not available that day, along with some of the sake we wanted to order - so a bit of a bummer there. So we went without drinks. We ordered a few various Izakaya dishes as well as some nigiri sushi. Most things were ok, not really outstanding. I'd say there's probably better places around town for the money, but perhaps with drinks flowing next time I'd have a better experience.

Absolutely love, love, love it here. Nori Bar has such a chill, intimate vibe--it feels like a…read morelittle hidden escape. The ambiance is cozy and low-key, perfect for a relaxed night out. That said, it's definitely best for small groups. I wouldn't recommend going with more than three people since seating is at the bar--honestly, two is ideal for the full experience. Service is smooth and efficient, with most of the ordering done through their app, which makes everything feel seamless and easy. Every roll we tried was solid, but the crab and truffle hand roll completely stole the show. It was so good I'm still thinking about it. The balance is perfect--the sweetness of the crab with the richness of the truffle--and they don't hold back on the truffle. It's not just a hint; it's bold, present, and absolutely delicious. I would come back again and again for that roll alone. She's the star of the menu

Got the sashimi special (salmon, ahi, amberjack) and it was super high quality and delicious…read more Heads up, their nigiri rice is pre-made with soy/gluten in the vinegar, so ask about allergies. Staff is super kind and helpful though.

Sushi & Sashimi deluxe 48 Miskyaki butterfish…read more I'm a big fan of butterfish in a Japanese restaurant and this is what led me to it. Sashimi is always a must too

My wife wanted something with a bit of an elevated ambiance for dinner and this place looked modern…read moreand nicer aesthetically, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated at a booth of this 2nd floor restaurant, overlooking the touristy walking street with a bunch of stores and restaurants. Our waitress came, but seemed in a rush and we simply just didn't connect. She unenthusiastically told us about the most popular dishes and we ended up ordering. We went with 2 popular cut rolls, a Brussel sprouts appetizer and a wagyu fried rice. The sushi rolls tasted pretty good, but not amazing. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was actually very delicious. It was made with a yummy sweet and savory sauce and the sprouts were perfectly cooked and very tasty. The wagyu fried rice was prepared table-side, which was also pretty cool. The ingredients looked very fresh and the rice came out tasty. The wagyu beef pieces tasted pretty good. The girl who made the rice table-side, too, wasn't feeling it. The vibe was cold, no smile and she seemed in a rush. All in all, our dinner experience was good, but I wish for the service to be a little friendlier next time.

Did the lunch omakase with a friend. The service was very nice, very quiet space with subdued…read moreambiance. It was challenging to get through all of the courses, but I succeeded. There were standouts and overall we loved the meal. A local id gets the 10% service fee removed which was nice. I would recommend the $150 lunch omakase - I don't think the $50 abalone dish was worth the upgrade.

Had an amazing omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreattentive, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than overly formal. Every piece of sushi was beautifully presented not overwhelming. You can really tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the balance of flavors and textures. One of my favorite bites was a sashimi piece topped with something that looked like finely grated cheese (not sure what it actually was), but it melted perfectly with the fish and added a really unique savory flavor. The chefs and staff also had a good sense of humor. At one point they served kinki fish and jokingly explained that the English translation sometimes gets called "idiot fish," which got everyone laughing at the counter. The omakase is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience made it very satisfying. If you're looking for a refined sushi experience with great service and beautifully crafted bites, this place is worth the splurge.

The offerings are great! The fish is fresh, the selections are nice…read more We are partial to their Ahi poke/salmon nigiri bento. (Selection C1). We also like their hamachi kama or ahi poke salad for those who want to reduce their starch, you know, rice. Just phone in your order, whip by and pay and pick up your order. (They have never screwed up our orders. But I would still check when you pick up) Sushi/poke bentos, sushi sets, sushi rolls, udon combos and salads- a good assortment of selections Clean, limited seating inside, pleasant and efficient staff. One of our go to places when we are in the mood for seafood.

We ordered Domo Cafe for food delivery for an office lunch and were very happy with the order of 14…read moreitems all arriving fresh and on time. I ordered the veggie bento which consisted of inari sushi and veggie rolls cut into pieces. I was happy to see the veggie rolls included avocado which some places get cheap and fill it with cucumber carrots and lettuce. Such good flavor with cucumber, avocado, daikon, kanpyo, and lettuce. The rolls were quite filling and I ended up taking it home for dinner. Everyone was happy with their dishes and I would definitely recommend Domo Cafe for take out food delivery!