Doraku has one of my favorite happy hours from 4-6pm everyday. I recently came by with some friends…read moreto catch up and talk story, and Doraku is the perfect spot for that. I love their small shared plates (especially during happy hour)! Craft cocktails are $4 off and my favorite is their lychee martini or the smoky negroni. On the happy hour for food, my favorites are the salmon carpaccio, spicy salmon handroll, agedashi tofu, shishito peppers, and the chicken karaage. Other must-haves are the hamachi garlic roll and misoyaki butterfish. I love the ambiance here and the service is always great too.

Oh man... I'm sorry to say I was not impressed. While we were seated right away service was slow…read moreand though the food was beautiful and fresh it wasn't delicious (we would have rather had delicious sushi at a $ or $$ place instead of mediocre fancy looking sushi at this $$$ place). I also don't understand how Yelp lists this place as a "good for kids". It's not. There wasn't a kids' menu and the dishes were not kid-palate friendly (other than maybe the basic California style hand roll). For example, the fried tofu had shredded ginger on top that permeated the dish and the karaage had a very mild (but present!) note of spice that reminded me a bit of buffalo sauce. Our waiter didn't even give us a heads up or point us in the direction of any dishes to consider for the kids (surely we must not be the only family who has brought kids to this restaurant). Lastly, I understand that the tempura brownie is popular but after tasting the "tempura" on the tofu I'm sure the brownie is just the star that shines through. The "tempura" on the tofu was gummy and not the authentic Japanese tempura we are used to (my husband, who is part Japanese, said to me "What is this?! Cornstarch?"). This is probably a great restaurant for drinks and hanging out with some adult friends but the rolls and appetizers were just not to our tastes. We were also sat outside when the restaurant was near empty inside and out (we went around 4PM) and it was a hot day (though the AC wasn't particularly cool enough for my preference inside either).

I can not rave about this place enough! It wasnt flashy ...it doesnt have all the fancy specialty…read morerolls, but it does have good Japanese style sushi ( nigiri, sashimi etc) that is super fresh and really well priced. Located inside of Stix food area / mall in Waikiki came by as wanted some sushi. Sat at the sushi bar and noticed they had a variety of choices - nigiri and sashimi as well as beer and even some whisky. Opted for salmon nigiri 5 piece ($14 or so...what?!! Yes please!) and salmon sashimi whidh was similarly priced. Fish was high quality and food came out quick. Staff was attentive, kind and professional. Would most definitely recommend!

Sushi Matsuri is one of the restaurants inside the STIX ASIA food hall, serving a daily nigiri…read morespecial: 6 pieces for 9.95, but only 10 servings per day! I needed something quick and easy to take to the beach, and Sushi Matsuri delivered. My order was packaged neatly, and I had everything I needed to eat it on the beach. SEA URCHIN NIGIRI - 23.95 Yes, a single piece of uni nigiri was nearly $24, but I really wanted it. It was very fresh and sweet, with an umami-filled after taste that I enjoyed. In hindsight, it was absolutely not worth $24. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Would I do it again? Probably. TODAY'S SPECIAL NIGIRI 6 PIECES - 9.95 The pieces change daily, but I subbed the cooked shrimp for another squid nigiri. If I remembered correctly, I got salmon, two squid, tamago, and possibly red snapper and yellowtail. The fish was fresh, and I had no complaint about the sushi rice. This was a fantastic deal. I haven't seen 6 pieces of nigiri for $10 anywhere else! Overall, this is a convenient spot to grab sushi to go if you're planning to eat on the beach. The daily special is especially hard to beat for the price. I could have gotten two orders of it, and it still would've cost less than a single piece of sea urchin nigiri!

A dream of a sushi experience!…read more This is exactly what you want every Sushi experience to be like. This review is based off of several visits over the last year. The Omakase is incredible every single time. They make you feel special every time you walk in the door and even remember me by my name... after three months have passed! Kaoiri and Ayumi make you feel instantly at home. Best Sushi on the island and best experience as well. It's a must visit every time Im in Honolulu!

Ya! Sushi was delicious! It's a small, cozy place with only a few tables, but the food was…read moreoutstanding. We ordered the Seared Trio and the Kilauea Roll, and both were amazing--fresh, flavorful, and so good. Highly recommend!

Every piece was delightful and refreshing. The thoughtful use of flavor combinations was truly…read moresomething to be in awe of. I really appreciated how the freshness and quality of the ingredients remained at the core, with each additional flavor thoughtfully used to accentuate the seafood rather than overpower it. Even the rice was seasoned perfectly and thoughtfully paired to complement each type of seafood. The sushi chefs at Sushi Sho truly know what they're doing! We also opted for the sake pairing, along with an add-on of ankimo with watermelon rind at the end, which was such a unique and unexpected combination. Overall, it was a wonderful evening filled with delicious bites of nigiri in such a serene and intimate atmosphere. A truly splendid experience!

I had been really looking forward to experiencing Sushi Sho's omakase during my work trip to…read moreHonolulu. Unfortunately, my schedule didn't allow enough time for the full omakase experience, so I decided to order four chirashi sets for pickup to enjoy with my coworkers instead. Given Sushi Sho's reputation and its location at The Ritz-Carlton, I had very high expectations. Unfortunately, the pickup experience was surprisingly unpleasant and honestly left a terrible impression. When I walked up to the restaurant and opened the door, a tall staff member in a suit immediately reacted as though I had done something seriously wrong and shut the door in my face. There was no friendly greeting or explanation that pickup guests should wait outside. I was simply left standing there wondering what I had done wrong. A few minutes later, he came outside with my order in a paper bag. Since I'm visiting Honolulu and was bringing the food back to share with coworkers, I politely asked whether they provided spoons and wasabi. His response was, "Chopsticks are inside," delivered with such an unpleasant and dismissive attitude that I genuinely felt uncomfortable for even asking. I completely understand that chirashi is traditionally eaten with chopsticks, and I personally have no issue using them. However, some of my coworkers are not comfortable using chopsticks, which is why I asked a very simple question about spoons. I don't think that warranted being treated as though the request was ridiculous. And regarding the wasabi -- when we opened the boxes, the amount provided was incredibly tiny, as shown in the photo. For four chirashi sets, asking whether there was additional wasabi really did not seem like an unreasonable request. The food itself may come from a highly respected restaurant, but hospitality is also part of the experience, especially at a restaurant of this caliber and at a property like The Ritz-Carlton. I wasn't expecting omakase-level service for a takeout order, but I certainly expected basic courtesy. I had genuinely hoped that this pickup experience would make me even more excited to return for the full omakase someday. Instead, it left me questioning whether I would want to come back at all. Very disappointing, especially considering how highly regarded Sushi Sho is.

I've been to Japan and let me tell you this is as authentic as you can get! Absolutely amazing ,…read morebeen here a couple of times and wont stop coming back!

It had about the best chirashi that I've had, close second to Hana in Rohnert Park…read more Service was quick, perhaps because it's such a small restaurant

Good food and great service! Location is not bad and close…read moreto Waikiki! The place is clean and neat Excellent service, the server are friendly .

Came here after our church conference and was hungry. Got greeted by Markelle and he took care of…read moreus the entire night! Service was above and beyond! He made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire night and also made sure to answer my 5 year olds questions lol. If you're looking for the best sushi on island, with great customer service, come check out Kan Sushi and ask for Markelle! We'll definitely coming back!

Food - so delicious. Some of the best ramen I've had. The REAL star though are their sticky ribs…read more You gotta get them. Perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. My bf and I both got the $35 meal sets. I also ordered a frozen beer and I thought the whole thing would be a slushie but it's only the top. Anyway it was fun and delicious. Service - no complaints. Workers were nice and things went smoothly Ambiance - lots of outdoor seating. It was casual and we had no wait.

I was looking for a quick snack so stopped in here. It was 2:30pm and we were able yo take…read moreadvantage of the Happy Hour. Not a lot of options but we had the spicy edamame, miso pork nachos and a Kona Lager. We also got their famous sizzling pork gyoza (not on happy hour). The edamame were very spicy. They weren't busy so we got served very quickly. Food was good. Plenty of outdoor seating.

Food: this place is still excellent. High quality sushi. Aburi nodoguro is a must have. $15 for one…read morepiece but it will absolutely blow your mind. Chutoro, hamachi, madai, salmon with ponzu, unagi/cucumber rolls. Basically they note which ones are popular and you can't go wrong with those ones or daily specials. Super fresh. Order green tea with the waitress. This is a must stop for us in Waikiki!!

The Maguro Event drew a lot of people to this establishment. All Maguro for $3 drew a lot of…read morepeople, but unfortunately I feel like because it was a sale price that the fish also tasted like it was on sale - meant for broke people. I think you'd expect quality food/service but this place failed in both aspects. I did not have the choice of choosing where to eat since my friends wanted to eat here. It just so happens it fell during the weekend of the Maguro Fair. Upon ordering our toro sushi, I noticed from the first bite that the fish was extremely stringy and rubbery tasting... My friend also wanted to celebrate my Birthday here but there was no acknowledgment at all, when she had a whole group of people singing for her when we celebrated her here previously. I have already told everyone around me about my terrible experience and will not want to celebrate any occasion here in the future. I didn't even want to tip but felt bad and left it as a severance pay that I will never be dining here again... Hate to say that this also cancels my experience at their actual premium omakase location in Kapahulu. There are many other sushi places to go to and I will not be returning.

You have never really tasted Tonkatsu until you've Ginza Bairin. The pork is juicy. The crust is…read morelight and coupled with the sesame /Katsu sauce-absolutely phenomenal.

This is my favorite tonkatsu place by far, and we love this place for it's Kurobota katsu, but you…read morehave to get here early to try it. They only have about 20 orders available daily, so we always make sure to make early reservations for dinner. It's a small place, so seating can be limited, and although they do take walk ins, you really should make a reservation. Free validated parking is available next door in the parking garage beneath the Bank of Hawaii building. I really like how light and crispy their tonkatsu is here. And the Kurobota katsu just melts in your mouth! If they don't have that available their Bairin Pork Tenderloin Katsu is always excellent too! My girlfriend also likes their Katsu-Dons. Sets come with free refills of rice, miso soup, cabbage, and pickles. Last night they also had several new wagyu additions to the menu that we haven't seen before, along with a wagyu beef nigiri that we had to try and thoroughly enjoyed. Service here is fast and very friendly! We have always enjoyed coming here and the staff take great care of their customers. They also offer a Kamaaina discount for locals with a Hawaii ID, which is really fantastic for people like us who live here and enjoy this place!

Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

Food: bukkake udon (cold) with a side of one Japanese sweet potato is still a winner. This time I…read morealso got one shrimp. The udon is perfectly cooked al dente. Delicious! For some reason, this location is so much better than any mall location I've had in other states. Service: take a tray and let them know what udon you want. They will hand it to you, then continue down the line self serve the tempura you want then order any drinks and pay. Then grab your utensils and a seat. Ambiance: very casual. Lots of tables and booths.