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    Izakaya Uosan

    4.3 (304 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kira K.

    I've been so excited to try this place out so I chose to go here to celebrate my birthday I scoped out the menu so we started ordering as soon as we were seated since we were so excited lol To start off, we got the baby sardine chips, uni truffle egg bowl, otoro nigiri with caviar, wagyu nigiri with foie gras, salmon nigiri, hotate nigiri, and torotaku BABY SARDINE CHIPS: it was okay.. nothing special UNI TRUFFLE EGG BOWL: the uni was rich and sweet and was luxuriously paired with the truffle oil and egg.. while delicious, it was very pricey for the portion OTORO NIGIRI WITH CAVIAR: melt in your mouth deliciousness as I had hoped :) A5 WAGYU NIGIRI W/ FOIE GRAS: this is the dish I was most excited about, yet unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dishes of the night :( as soon as I bit into it, I was expecting a tender, fatty bite. Instead, I was left trying to chew it as it was chewy and not reminiscent of A5 wagyu at all. I was definitely sad I spent the money for this as I regretted it SALMON NIGIRI: this is always a must when we get sushi.. again, I expected the salmon to be buttery. Instead, both my husband and I were chewing it and it was sinew-y and stringy- we were shocked that such a high end sushi restaurant would provide this type of quality of salmon HOTATE NIGIRI: this was also unfortunately a let down. I love raw hotate and the sweet flavor that you experience when eating it. However, it came out seared and with way too much yuzu Kosho on it. Nowhere on the menu did it say it was served seared with yuzu kosho TOROTAKU: one of my fave safe dishes, and this was one of my favorites of the night In addition to the above, we also ordered aburi otoro which was fatty and delicious, and uni nigiri (the uni they served was delicious! Creamy, fresh, and delicious). I also got a natto/yamaimo dish with nori which was okay. We were disappointed in the quality of the sushi so we decided to just call it a night and get dessert: APPLE BRULEE: this was nothing more than a basic creme brulee with a couple pieces of what tasted like canned apple on top. The service here was friendly, and the restaurant was comfortable yet intimate. However, the price unfortunately did not match the quality of what was given. The quality at katsumidori sushi was actually better than here :( Another thing we noticed was I had a lei on for my birthday and not one person asked if we were celebrating an occasion or said happy birthday - minor, but worth noting if you are celebrating an occasion

    Always great!
    Lyn L.

    09/08/25 Yes, this has become our go to Izakaya... not just for the sushi but everything! We were fortunate to sit at the sushi bar Last night we took a couple of special friends and really enjoyed everything. We tried several new things and they did not disappoint! I didn't take a lot of photos because we had guests but let me tell you it was awesome! The deep fried baby sardines (tatami Iwaishi) is so good, light crispy and a great way to start. The blue fin Kama was awesome! Huge and cocooned to perfection, tasty and so moist...so much meat! Braised soft taco was delicious, so tender in the slightly sweet soy sauce. Each nigiri is carefully prepared an so delicious with each grain of rice so perfect. Now we'll just have to get back there again. 08/23/25 We enjoyed Izakaya Uosan So much that we returned last night. Got a 6:30 reservation. Lots of parking on the street This time we had omakase along with the wagyu tataki, oysters vinegrette and ayu. Great service, nice fresh sashimi and yummy tea. I love the authenticity of the restaurant and the people are so welcoming. The 6:30 reservation was perfect. Nice and quiet...make your reservations now that the summer crowds have died down. let the photos speak for themselves.

    Mi Ae K.

    Finally got to try Izakaya Uosan and the wait was worth it! A couple of the dishes (the Beef tongue and the Baby Sardine Chips) we ordered twice! Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. * The karaage (fried chicken) was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside - with just the right amount of seasoning. * The Uni chawanmushi was packed with Uni, silky, rich, and melts-in-your-mouth. * The hamachi sashimi was incredibly fresh and buttery. * The corn tempura was surprisingly addictive - sweet, tender kernels with a light crunch. * We also enjoyed a variety of unique small plates like the Daikon salad, natto/okra/yamaimo. The restaurant is cozy, but includes a sushi bar. It has a real izakaya vibe, and service was excellent! It felt like being in Tokyo for the night! Definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone craving authentic Japanese izakaya dishes with top-notch quality!

    Jaclyn C.

    We come back every year when we are back to Waikiki and it never disappoints! Everything is still super fresh and service is great!

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    Takashi Y.

    The food here is seriously the best. The service is great The chefs and waiters have great smiles and the fact that they speak Japanese is wonderful! The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very Japanese, very relaxing. When it comes to izakaya, it's Uo-san.

    Izakaya Uosan is as good as it gets when it comes to a high end sushi spot. This place made my whole Hawaii trip. Staff is super friendly and very helpful when it comes to recommendations. Get the Omakase. These people know what they're doing. Fish is flown in from Japan every day and it shows. Honorable mention to the Oyster Shooters that deserve their own restaurant. Insane combo of ingredients with an out of this world result. Can't recommend it enough!

    Baby sardine chips--so good!!! & the perfect beer snack  IG: @ogataeat
    Ally O.

    We came here for Valentine's dinner and now this is one of my new fave spots!! The menu has so many items I haven't seen anywhere else on Oahu & it's the perfect place for uni-lovers. We had uni amaebi, uni chawanmushi, uni truffle butter egg yolk rice UGH SO GOOD. We got a bunch of nigiri that we chose including kani miso, otoro foie gras, & this kinki fish my dad always raves about from when he lived in Japan. I've never found it in Hawaii before. Baby sardine chips were so good; I definitely recommend it as an appetizer along with the fried cartilage. Also our server was super friendly and gave us lots of helpful recs when we were ordering! The place is on the smaller side, and I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time because we saw a lot of walk-ins get turned away but not sure if that's just cuz it was extra busy for valentines day. I can't wait to go back and try more things!!

    Larene U.

    I LOVED Izakaya Uosan. Also! For the price you pay for a regular sushi omakase experience this is the cheapest one I have seen so far, and yet they do not skimp on the quality of their best selections for the omakase (chef's choice). The omakase wasn't too many sushi dishes so we were able to try the other popular sushi nigiri as well. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu w/ Foie Gras was excellent, and was what I expected after trying wagyu in slider form at a different restaurant. It was very tender and melded with the flavor of the foie gras perfectly. The other most popular dish was the uni truffle butter w/ TKG Egg. Oh my God. I thought I was in heaven. I think when I go back I want to eat two bowls of this... The uni was perfectly ratio'd with the savory taste of the TKG Egg (high quality Japanese egg). I had fun mixing it with half of the sauce that they provide upon their instruction. Overall, an extremely amazing experience. I will be back. I even saw people dining alone at the sushi bar. Deadass that is gonna be me. I am tryna live like that fr. Parking is available in the lot in the back. You need to scan or text a number to make sure you are in the system. Once you check out of Uosan they will put a code in to your parking thing and you get 2 hours free validated parking.

    Yuen L.

    We ordered an 18 course omakase and everything was chefs kiss! We sat at the counter and the chef/owner was so communicative, he asked us what we wanted , what type of fish was our favorite etc. The service was fantastic and everything was so fresh. The Santa Barbara uni was incredibly sweet and the truffle butter uni rice was the highlight of our night!

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    Courtney O.

    Excellent sushi at Uosan! You know it's good, because even on a Monday, this place was packed! We made a reservation for 5pm and enjoyed a seat at the bar. My mom chose to do omakase style, while I ordered specific items off the menu. They don't have a set menu omakase. They just bring out items til you say stop. I enjoyed starting with the daikon salad, which was very refreshing. The hamachi Kama was juicy and paired well with the creamy crab croquette. All the sushi was very fresh! I actually really loved the uni chawanmushi. We finished with the apple brûlée! Service here is excellent. They are very friendly and make great, fresh sushi! They do cover the cost of parking in the lot as well.

    Uni truffle rice with egg
    Lorie G.

    Located on Kapiolani near Ala Moana, this place is a heaven for people who love quality sushi, sashimi, wagyu and more. Service is always great with staff being very accommodating and giving suggestions on what to order. The Wagyu sushi is amazing, uni rice is a must for those who love uni, the oysters were fresh and delectable and we also had the sushi combo (no pics of that one) which is omakase. Finished our meal with their apple brûlée and green tea ice cream. I've been here many times and looking forward to many more.

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    Megan E.

    Hands down my favorite sushi spot!! Whenever my best friend is in town, we always make a reservation here. The quality is insane and the service is always immaculate. Expect to spend a pretty penny but it's sooooo worth it. The A5 with foie gras and Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice are must try's. There's ample parking in the building's garage with a new digital parking validation system that's very easy to use.

    These and a few more sushi are around $300 in total
    Chris K.

    First of all, I want to say that the service at this restaurant is very good, and the chefs behind the sushi bar are also very friendly. The ambiance is cozy despite the limited space. However, this meal was definitely the least cost-effective one during our trip to Hawaii. Many people recommend their truffle uni rice, but as someone who frequently enjoys similar dishes in Los Angeles and Japan, I can only say it was mediocre. The chawanmushi, with just one piece of uni, costs around $20. The sushi was decent, but the prices were on the high side. A single sazae (turban shell) costs nearly $60, even though this ingredient is not considered expensive in Japan. The beef tongue was also underwhelming--thin, not tender, and far from impressive even with the addition of onions. It pales in comparison to the thick-cut beef tongue you'd find at some izakayas. In the end, the two of us spent $300 (including tips). In Los Angeles, $300 could get you a very satisfying omakase meal with higher-quality ingredients. And in Japan, there's no question--you could eat almost anything for this price. So, my heartfelt suggestion: If you're someone who doesn't regularly eat Japanese food, has a generous budget, and wants to try something different, this place might be worth considering. But if you're already very familiar with Japanese cuisine, you'd be better off spending your money elsewhere--even in a place like Hawaii where great food can be harder to find.

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    How's the parking situation, full validation?

    yes as long as you can finish your dining experience in 90 mins or 120 mins I believe. Parking validation in the parking structure closeby

    Any reservation available?

    You have to call them.

    Only omakase or we can order separately?

    You may order the omakase or order ala carte, up to you. Your whole party don't have to do omakase if some of the people decide to go with the omakase option. It can be mix and match. They are flexible and will work with you if you need to follow… Read more

    How much is omakase?

    Only omakase or we can order separately?

    Is uosan byob?

    There is alcohol available for purchase

    Do they allow kids?

    Izakaya Uosan is kids friendly. For consideration of the restaurant and other patrons sitting at the sushi counter, I think sit in the dining room at tables rather than at the sushi counter unless the kids are also eating the sushi and sashimi.

    How can I make a reservation when you guys close?

    they accept call only

    Are they open for dine in yet!?

    Not yet. Take out only for lunch and dinner.

    Is there any reason it's not open tonight 6/10? We came to eat at 7:30 and the place is closed.

    They were closed for a while but they're open now for indoor dining. I was there last week (7/16). A reservation is a must.

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    Wanted to grab a bite late at night (11:30pm) and this spot was on our radar so we decided to check…read moreit out. They have shared parking lot with the surrounding establishments which was fairly open since it was so late (I think they were the only one open by that time). We were able to get seated fairly quickly (bar seating style, not individual tables, although they have a few of those as well). This spot is decently small but they seem to fit everyone in fairly efficiently. Upon seating we were given menus and waters after. The waiters are decently attentive since we were seated right by their kitchen/back of house opening. We got: * Chicken Karaage: 10/10, I would heavily recommend this. The chicken was juicy and lightly crispy. What MADE this dish was actually the egg sauce on top. It acts as the aioli but clearly much more homemade and heathier, with egg white pieces and the sauce made of egg yolk etc. We ordered this twice bc it smacked. * Taco Rice: 7/10, okay so... I'm not even going to lie when I say that I was a bit tipsy already when I agreed on ordering this. I THOUGHT this was a TAKO (octopus) rice. NOT a TACO (Mexican) rice. It tasted like I was eating taco bell, which wasn't bad per se but just felt weird being in an izakaya. * Beef Tongue: 9/10. I would recommend this as well. The beef tongue was tender and flavorful. They didn't go overboard with the sauce on top to let the meat shine through. * Seared Aburi: 8/10. The person I was with order it. It was good, no strong feelings about it. It was cool to watch them sear it though. It was on the fishy-er side tho, compared to other forms of sashimi (likely due to the skin still present). * Hot Sake: I would recommend this if you don't enjoy drinking. While its hot/warm, it helps it go down a lot more! Honestly I enjoyed the fried chicken so much I would actually come back just to eat that and maybe try some of their other dishes. Plus the izakaya experience definitely felt really authentic as it was bustling when we visited.

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    4.7(24 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    If you haven't been to Izakaya Hideyoshi yet, do yourself a favor and check out this hidden gem…read morelocated inside of Osoyami Bar and Grill in town. Chef Hideyoshi is the former head sushi chef from Izakaya Torae Torae, and his food is delicious. Made fresh to order, the spicy tuna don is an incredibly flavorful family favorite. We also love the hamachi carpaccio with a wonderful balance of flavors. It's so ono we snagged two pieces before remembering to take a picture. He's added some great hand rolls to the menu, the Hideyoshi and Negitoro Ikura. For now his Happy Hour specials are all night Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sunday 6pm-midnight and Fri/Sat 10pm-12am. Come soon to catch these great deals, you won't regret it! We love that you can order off the bar menu too, which has awesome burgers, pupus, and other bar grub at great prices. Our kids love the free, old-school arcade games. The drinks are solid, unique, and reasonably priced with $3 drafts and well drinks for happy hour. Chef Hideyoshi believes in only using the highest quality ingredients. If you appreciate supporting our local food scene, please take the time to check out Izakaya Hideyoshi.

    6/28/25 Izakaya Hideyoshi shares the same space with Osoyami Bar…read moreSo there's 2 Kitchens which equals 2 checks equaling 2 payments... equating to 1 less star Beers from Osoyami Cold n at a good price! Also Skinny Fries made to order came out simply Hot n Crispy! Hideyoshi's "Winner" Hamachi Kama deep fried moist n fatty w limited servings If you like to munch of Crispy Fish Fins... Ummm! Plus Great Friendly Service

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    4.5(801 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    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.

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