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This place has been around for years and it's actually been years since I've been back. We came for our daughters birthday. Reservations are a must. It is AYCE but you are a limited to a certain amount at a time in order not to waste. Everything we ate was delicious and brought out in an appropriate amount of time. My favorite is the Hamachi. The hand rolls were just OK. I thought I would've loved the scallop thinking there were big pieces but it is not. The restaurant is super small inside so be prepared to be really close to the next table. It was actually so close that I knocked down my full glass of water which spilled over onto the guy's foot next to me. Parking is in the back which you pay for via your phone.
I have been coming here since I was in high school. Yes the prices went up a little. But the quality and service has stayed the same! Call ahead to make a reservation and they have outdoor seating for larger groups. BYOB
Kats Sushi is a pretty small place, but the outdoor seating changes the math quite a bit. It looks like it expands capacity to roughly two to three times the inside space. I went for the all-you-can-eat before the 10K run this year and ended up ordering five rounds. At $32.50 per person, this felt like a solid deal, especially given the pace of service and how quickly food kept coming out The rice arrived hot, which is one of those small details that tells you a lot. It tasted fresh, and it also suggested they were turning orders around fast. My favorites were the hamachi, maguro, and ika. For rolls, the salmon skin stood out. They only had nigiri and hand rolls, and I thought the hand rolls were the better value since there was less rice and a better fish-to-rice balance Service was great overall. Late in the meal, they offered me tea, possibly because it was getting dark and cold, which felt attentive in a quiet, practical way. The only real issue was accuracy. They sometimes got my order wrong, and one of my five sushi pieces was wrong twice during the visit. That keeps this at a solid four stars rather than pushing it any higher
These are one of the reviews. I hate to write. This is a place I've been coming to the past couple years. It's been a staple for what I'm craving sushi but recently my orders have been getting smaller and smaller. I normally order the same items and when I'm done I'm normally full but recently everything is like the size of my thumb. I don't even have big thumbs the sushi is just that small. still taste great though.
Kats is a simple but solid choice for a reasonably priced AYCE sushi spot on Oahu. We always make a reservation because it's a small spot, but it's worth that extra step. There are only 2 sushi chef's working so if it's busy it may take a little while, but relax and enjoy these tasty bites. The balance of fish to rice is great-not too much rice so I feel I get a bang for my buck.
One of the few AYCE sushi spots in Oahu that is economical, Kats Sushi never disappoints. At $32.99, you can eat unagi and ikura which are high value items limited at other AYCE options in California. We ordered plenty and left feeling satisfied! Make sure to call ahead as reservations get booked out fast. Amazing place, hope I can eat there again soon.
The sushi is delicious! I did see a lunch menu so I'll be back to try the plate lunches. If they are as good as the sushi it will be great. The service here is excellent. They anticipated when we would want to order. Kept the water cups filled and always had a smile. You can't ask for more. It can get loud depending on the crowd and reservations are recommended. I'll be back soon. Boo food pictures. I was hungry
Fresh, quick, high quality--will always, always make it a point to visit this spot when I head over to Oahu.
AYCE sushi? Always count me in! Small sushi spot so make reservations! They can get pretty busy. The servers are tentative and service was fast.
Great AYCE sushi spot! Definitely recommend making a reservation especially if you're coming with a party of 4 or more. Me and my friends (5 total) came for dinner and were still accommodated on their outside seating. It's a very small space but still so worth ut Our server, Maya, was great! She helped us choose what rolls to get and she was fun to talk to. We're definitely coming back!
It was my cousins birthday last night and his girlfriend chose this place to host a rather large surprise party. Since inside seats maybe 10 people, they placed us outside with some conjoined plastic outdoor tables. My family is notorious for being late but the servers said we weren't allowed to order until everyone arrived. About 5 mins in and it starts raining. And we are FULLY EXPOSED. No cover of anything, our shoyu and ginger getting drenched in rain. They pull the outdoor cover but it only covered the tables next to us, and we continue getting rained on. After the other tables empty up they finally move us over. They do eventually retract the cover and part of our table gets rained on again later on lol. Anyway, the rest of our party finally arrives and we get to order, except not really because there's a mandatory first platter of sushi we get served with salmon, hamachi, tai, unagi, and ahi nigiri. Roughly 50 pieces of sushi per 6-8 people. I will say, it was pretty good, but not what I wanted LOL. The unagi and hamachi were the best things in that first platter. Every order after that is limited to 5 different types of sushi per table, unlimited amount for those 5 choices.Ex, for our first order we got 2 natto, 4 cucumber rolls , 5 Cali rolls, 2 ume rolls, and 5 orders of ebi nigiri (1 order of nigiri is 2 pieces). Sitting in a group where everyone wants different things is STRESSFUL in this situation. 2 of the people at our table don't eat fish, my grandma was the only one that wanted natto, my cousin, fiance and I were the only ones that wanted spicy stuff. and my grandma is sitting closest to the waitress so she's ordering all her own stuff rogue and taking up all the slots so no one else is getting food! After 3 rounds of orders my aunty tries to request to switch to Ala carts because she "only ate 3 things" but of course she can't do that cuz... well duh. I really commend the waitress for being so accommodating to our crazy family lol. All in all, the rolls were really good (the spicy masago and salmon skin were my favorites) and you definitely get your money's worth! Also, you can make small modifications to your orders too (i.e. if you want it spicy or with cucumber or oshinko). It's 32.95 per person for dinner, or you can order Ala Carte ( I think they were around $3-7 per pc?) it's byob and they also have lunch plates available! Maybe don't go with the whole family though.
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Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but I've never experienced service worse than this. We arrived right when they opened for dinner and were seated outside on plastic tables and chairs, which was fine. You're only allowed to order 5 at a time per person, and it took literally two hours to receive 10 pieces. Our table was consistently ignored when we tried to reorder. This was the first time I had AYCE sushi and left hungry. read more
This place has been around for years and it's actually been years since I've been back. We came for our daughters birthday. Reservations are a must. It is AYCE but you are a limited to a certain amount at a time in order not to waste. Everything we ate was delicious and brought out in an appropriate amount of time. My favorite is the Hamachi. The hand rolls were just OK. I thought I would've loved the scallop thinking there were big pieces but it is not. The restaurant is super small inside so be prepared to be really close to the next table. It was actually so close that I knocked down my full glass of water which spilled over onto the guy's foot next to me. Parking is in the back which you pay for via your phone. read more
I have been coming here since I was in high school. Yes the prices went up a little. But the quality and service has stayed the same! Call ahead to make a reservation and they have outdoor seating for larger groups. BYOB read more
7 months ago
Kats Sushi is a pretty small place, but the outdoor seating changes the math quite a bit. It looks like it expands capacity to roughly two to three times the inside space. I went for the all-you-can-eat before the 10K run this year and ended up ordering five rounds. At $32.50 per person, this felt like a solid deal, especially given the pace of service and how quickly food kept coming out The rice arrived hot, which is one of those small details that tells you a lot. It tasted fresh, and it also suggested they were turning orders around fast. My favorites were the hamachi, maguro, and ika. For rolls, the salmon skin stood out. They only had nigiri and hand rolls, and I thought the hand rolls were the better value since there was less rice and a better fish-to-rice balance Service was great overall. Late in the meal, they offered me tea, possibly because it was getting dark and cold, which felt attentive in a quiet, practical way. The only real issue was accuracy. They sometimes got my order wrong, and one of my five sushi pieces was wrong twice during the visit. That keeps this at a solid four stars rather than pushing it any higher read more
These are one of the reviews. I hate to write. This is a place I've been coming to the past couple years. It's been a staple for what I'm craving sushi but recently my orders have been getting smaller and smaller. I normally order the same items and when I'm done I'm normally full but recently everything is like the size of my thumb. I don't even have big thumbs the sushi is just that small. still taste great though. read more
Kats is a simple but solid choice for a reasonably priced AYCE sushi spot on Oahu. We always make a reservation because it's a small spot, but it's worth that extra step. There are only 2 sushi chef's working so if it's busy it may take a little while, but relax and enjoy these tasty bites. The balance of fish to rice is great-not too much rice so I feel I get a bang for my buck. read more
One of the few AYCE sushi spots in Oahu that is economical, Kats Sushi never disappoints. At $32.99, you can eat unagi and ikura which are high value items limited at other AYCE options in California. We ordered plenty and left feeling satisfied! Make sure to call ahead as reservations get booked out fast. Amazing place, hope I can eat there again soon. read more
The sushi is delicious! I did see a lunch menu so I'll be back to try the plate lunches. If they are as good as the sushi it will be great. The service here is excellent. They anticipated when we would want to order. Kept the water cups filled and always had a smile. You can't ask for more. It can get loud depending on the crowd and reservations are recommended. I'll be back soon. Boo food pictures. I was hungry read more
6 months ago
Fresh, quick, high quality--will always, always make it a point to visit this spot when I head over to Oahu. read more
1 year ago
AYCE sushi? Always count me in! Small sushi spot so make reservations! They can get pretty busy. The servers are tentative and service was fast. read more
7 months ago
Great AYCE sushi spot! Definitely recommend making a reservation especially if you're coming with a party of 4 or more. Me and my friends (5 total) came for dinner and were still accommodated on their outside seating. It's a very small space but still so worth ut Our server, Maya, was great! She helped us choose what rolls to get and she was fun to talk to. We're definitely coming back! read more
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1 year ago
It was my cousins birthday last night and his girlfriend chose this place to host a rather large surprise party. Since inside seats maybe 10 people, they placed us outside with some conjoined plastic outdoor tables. My family is notorious for being late but the servers said we weren't allowed to order until everyone arrived. About 5 mins in and it starts raining. And we are FULLY EXPOSED. No cover of anything, our shoyu and ginger getting drenched in rain. They pull the outdoor cover but it only covered the tables next to us, and we continue getting rained on. After the other tables empty up they finally move us over. They do eventually retract the cover and part of our table gets rained on again later on lol. Anyway, the rest of our party finally arrives and we get to order, except not really because there's a mandatory first platter of sushi we get served with salmon, hamachi, tai, unagi, and ahi nigiri. Roughly 50 pieces of sushi per 6-8 people. I will say, it was pretty good, but not what I wanted LOL. The unagi and hamachi were the best things in that first platter. Every order after that is limited to 5 different types of sushi per table, unlimited amount for those 5 choices.Ex, for our first order we got 2 natto, 4 cucumber rolls , 5 Cali rolls, 2 ume rolls, and 5 orders of ebi nigiri (1 order of nigiri is 2 pieces). Sitting in a group where everyone wants different things is STRESSFUL in this situation. 2 of the people at our table don't eat fish, my grandma was the only one that wanted natto, my cousin, fiance and I were the only ones that wanted spicy stuff. and my grandma is sitting closest to the waitress so she's ordering all her own stuff rogue and taking up all the slots so no one else is getting food! After 3 rounds of orders my aunty tries to request to switch to Ala carts because she "only ate 3 things" but of course she can't do that cuz... well duh. I really commend the waitress for being so accommodating to our crazy family lol. All in all, the rolls were really good (the spicy masago and salmon skin were my favorites) and you definitely get your money's worth! Also, you can make small modifications to your orders too (i.e. if you want it spicy or with cucumber or oshinko). It's 32.95 per person for dinner, or you can order Ala Carte ( I think they were around $3-7 per pc?) it's byob and they also have lunch plates available! Maybe don't go with the whole family though. read more
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If you're looking for a budget-friendly AYCE sushi place, Kats is the place to go! [Location] Kats is right by the Hele gas station on King St. Parking is available on-site for $3.00. I recommend finding street parking nearby. [Ambiance] This isn't the fanciest sushi place. It's very casual, but because of this very approachable. I highly recommend calling to make a reservation, especially if you have a bigger group. Part of the reason why my 5-star rating is a 4 is because I noticed shoyu splatter on the walls. I'm a bit of a clean-freak so this was distracting to me. This is the type of place you BYOB and chill with your friends. Not really a romantic date-y place. But still a good time. [Food] The sushi was pretty fresh. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is in part due to the quality of fish and rice to fish ratio. The current rate is $32.95/person (+ tax). Fair enough! I really appreciated the generous amount of fiber and wasabi that was provided. The hand rolls are a bit heavy on the rice, so be careful not to get too full! Each hand roll order comes with two rolls. I didn't realize this when I ordered! The nigiri comes with four pieces. Highly recommend the tai nigiri. It tasted the list fresh to me! [Service] Some AYCE places avoid customers but not Kats. My boyfriend and I felt well-cared for. The rounds kept coming. Please be patient as the sushi chefs are assembling each piece one by one. When we went it wasn't too busy, but there was a slight wait between rounds. The servers made sure to top our waters and made us feel welcomed. read more
1 year ago
Ahi ahi ahi yay ono!!! Da bestest lol! We are hungry kau kau time. We did oua exercise time to fill up wit sushi. Great customer service a very intimate setting an open to everyone. Families party time or date night. read more
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1 year ago
One of the best spots for ayce sushi. We sat at the counter. Service was on point. Even though it was busy, we still got our orders in a timely manner. This is my go to spot. The vibes are always chill. And the price is a deal of you wanna smash some sushi read more
I personally love the sushi they serve here! An all you can eat sushi for only $35 that serves good fish? What more can you ask for! Service was also good, they'll keep your sushi and hand rolls coming. The fish were fresh and juicy! For an all you can eat sushi, they definitely serve good fish. Don't forget to order the hot green tea to help digest the sushi better, so you can eat more! It's a BYOB, so definitely bring some drinks to enjoy too! It's a small space, so definitely get your reservation in or you might have to wait for a long time. The chef were friendly too and worked super fast, so don't worry about waiting too much! Definitely worth to check out! read more
1 year ago
Food was Perfect! The Service was amazing! The Ambiance is like no other in Honolulu! We had the perfect dinner! read more
8 months ago
My favorite sushi and handroll place on island!! Been coming here for 3 years, and everyone is beyond respectful and food is delicious, with the restaurant always being clean and fast service. Such a rare great deal for AYCE and BOYB :) Perfect place for date night out or birthday party. Much love to Kats Sushi read more
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This place is an absolute staple for me. Sushi is typically expensive EVERYWHERE, so if you imagine AYCE sushi, it's either gonna leave you feeling broke or such poor quality that you'd be on the toilet for the next few days. Kats has neither of those issues and I am never ever disappointed, broke, nor hungry when I leave. The folks serving and the chefs are very nice, quick to check for any empty plates and see if you'd like more rather than a KBBQ place where they purposely don't check on you in you eat too fast. The spot is so nice and cute, very much giving the vibe of a little Japanese restaurant. My girlfriend and I will be regulars here since it's been a long time between my three visits, but we have no plan on finding anywhere new. Don't expect omakase quality but your stomach won't hurt like a 7/11 cali roll, and in fact it is very very yummy. The portions are perfect bite sizes and the price per head is so hard to beat. read more
Based on YELP's reviews and recommendations/suggestions, we made a reservation. An all you can eat (AYCE) sushi experience worth experiencing. Located at the ground floor of an innocuous office building, it turns into an AYCE experience during dinner and it's a great experience. MAKE RESERVATIONS as it quickly gets crowded. Depending upon the time your arrive, you have the choice of being indoors or outdoors. We chose indoors. The system of ordering takes a bit of getting used to - based on the number in your party, you order items and the sushi chef diligently prepares the order for each person. What you receive is an awesome cornucopia of sushi you order - the quality for the price and quantity is unable to be beat. In addition to the nigiri, you can also order an assortment of rolls. The establishment does NOT have a liquor license so it's BYOB - bring your favorite beer, sake, or sochu to accompany your meal. It will be a good complement to the water/hot tea served. Seating inside is a bit small, but there is seating outside - recommend inside as the turn-around time is quicker (my opinion). Service is relatively quick and the staff runs around keeping everyone happy. Parking may be a bit troublesome, just park on the street. It's definitely an culinary experience worth trying. read more
Best sushi we had on Oahu. This place is very hard to find but please find it if you want the best All You Can Eat you've ever had. Heart and soul go into everything plated..you see and taste it. Our expectations were surpassed. This will be a new tradition every time we're on Oahu. read more
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715 S King St
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Do they also serve made to order grilled or tempura/fried dishes for dinner?
No. Only sushi
Has anyone had an experience with take out? I work near by and I always see this place deserted.
Take out is available, but not the AYCE.
What is included in with the AYCE? Are the nigiri and hand rolls the only items offered with the AYCE?
Aloha, the AYCE comes with nigiri and hand rolls. If you'd like to order sashimi, it will be an extra charge.
How does ordering ala cart work for dinner dine in? Does everyone have to do AYCE or can some do ala cart?
Aloha Carrie ~ I believe you can order ala carte, but not 100% sure, try calling 808-526-1268 and confirming if ala carte is an option. The AYCE is alot after a certain point. But none the less our party enjoyed the AYCE and at a great price.
Is the AYCE only offered during dinner? I noticed the bentos and other dishes says take out only.
Yes. I not sure about weekends. but weekdays is dinner only. Reservations are highly recommended. Even for a party of one.
Do they still use a lot of rice in thier ayce? Can we request less rice or order sashimi?
You can order sashimi and pay ala carte. I don't think the amount of rice in their nigiri is disproportional.
Is kats sushi open tomorrow or on holidays?
How much is the buffet (lunch & dinner)?
The dinner is just under $30 per person.
Is sashimi available a la carte?
From my understanding Kats is strictly sushi. I do not recall seeing sashimi. However, I don't think it hurts to ask.
I've been trying to call to make a reservation but the calls don't go through? Is the number wrong?
No, the number on Yelp is correct! You just have to catch them at a good time - I try to get them at the start of the lunch or dinner shifts since there's usually less people and not as busy. Remember - they're a really small staff running around to…
How many days/weeks in advance do they take reservations?
I have called the same day and couple weeks in advance. Best to have reservations. It gets busy now.
Can I reserve for AYCE if I have moderate sized group?
Yes. And on Friday/Saturday nights you should reserve regardless of party size.
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