Amazing mom and pop sushi spot in Maui! I first came to this place years ago when my sister brought me here. Had to come back and I was not disappointed. I kept forgetting to make reservations a month in advance and called them on a Wednesday to see if there was any openings for two. Luckily, there was a 7:30pm spot for Friday . Pro tip: the nigiri comes in two. We completely forgot about that and double ordered everything. Luckily, we finished everything. Sushi was fresh and on point. The chef and staff were very friendly. We loved the entire experience. The nigiri were huge in fish cuts, and small in rice so it was perfect since we over ordered. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Maui. Please call ahead to make reservations as they do not allow walk ins. The place only hold 16 seats. read more

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To make a reservation call at 5pm Hawaii time on the first of the month the month before you want a reservation. I got a 7:30 time for 4 people. The $65 12 piece omakase was delicious and one of the best we had ever had. I knocked off one star for price, the miso soup was not included and service was friendly but not the most attentive. Would go back and do recommend while staying in Maui! read more

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Sashimi platter was delicious. Ok value. Everything is pricey in Maui, so this kind of tracked. Small restaurant, so make reservations well in advance. The miso soup was also great with flavorful mushrooms and tofu that melted in my mouth. read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Sashimi combo platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

PLEASE READ!! Don't listen to any of the negative reviews and don't let them make you shy away from this incredible food spot. FOOD - As someone who has lived 4 years in Japan, this is without a doubt the best sushi I have ever had in America. My wife and I both order the Omakase (chef's choice) for $65 a piece. It came with all types of fish including uni (sea urchin) and unagi (eel), which my wife does not like one bit, and she said she loved it! SERVICE - If you know about Japanese culture, you know that giving someone space and letting them have time to themselves is an important part of the dining experience. However, don't let that confuse you with their efforts. They put forth as much effort as anyone to provide everything you need. AMBIANCE - This shop is small (only seats 12) so you will need a reservation in advance. If you show up and do not have one, don't be surprised if you are not seated. Yet, with the small setting, you are given access to watching chef Hiro work his magic, up close and personal. This is one of the many places my wife and I have gone on our honeymoon here on Maui and we cannot recommend them enough. If Hiro or any staff reads this, from Josh and Patricia お疲れ様でした！！ read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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So worth it. I thought this might have been my best meal in Maui. I ordered to omakase and it was solid, and not badly priced. All the fish tasted delicious and the rice was good. I called to make reservations on the second day of the month and they were already booked for the week I was in Maui, but asked if I would like to be on wait list, I agreed and was called one day to be informed they had a slot that day and the next if we wanted it, so glad we went. read more

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A must visit every single time I am on Maui. Koiso = oishi! Call on the first day of the month prior to the month in which you would like a reservation. 12 piece omakase nigiri sushi for $58 is a steal especially for this level of quality and the skill of the chef/owner. I'll be back! read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - 12 piece omakase nigiri sushi (including toro, tai marinated in yuzu, and uni). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Wow this place is Amazingggg. The best sushi I've ever had in my entire life. The fish is so fresh, melts in your mouth, and it's all paired so beautifully. I suggest getting the chefs special that way you get a taste of everything. I don't think you can get anything bad here. The restaurant itself is very small, personal, and mellow. It's very romantic. It's a little tricky to get a reservation as you have to call and plan about a month ahead. But overall I would suggest this place to anyone read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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We made our reservation 1 month in advance. Although arriving on time, there was a 15 minute wait. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, with a cozy lit bar that seats 10, it set the perfect tone for the evening. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food they were serving. The sushi was exceptional, each piece was expertly prepared by the kind, elderly owner. Obviously fresh, and beautifully presented. The chef's selection omakase was a standout, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Each piece tasted like butter! This place is a true gem for sushi lovers and anyone who appreciates high-quality, authentic Japanese cuisine. I'll definitely be back and recommending it to all my friends! read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - May 2025 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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This sushi is to die for- I almost don't want to write a review because it is such a hidden gem and I don't want the whole world to know.. If you want a reservation, you need to think about it well in advance because reservations happen just once a month for the following month. We did take out (you need to call at least a couple days in advance) and got the omakase platter- it was like art! The sushi is some of the best I have ever eaten. Would definitely recommend Koiso. read more

First time visiting this sushi bar and will be my final time. Customer service was terrible. 1. Reservation was set for 730pm didn't get seated til almost 8pm. I had to get the host attention at the door to seat me. Mind you my reservation was only for one person which was me. Once i confronted the hostess about my reservation and clearly told her I made a reservation she proceeded to give me a paper to write down my information and tell me "we're completely booked" when clearly there was one empty chair. Ps i was the only minority (latino) in the restaurant besides the owners (yikes) 2. The one woman who is the waitress she only tended to me twice mind you i sat there for almost an hour and half lol. She only asked what i wanted to drink and what i would like to eat then provided me my food and check that was it. 3. The sushi was mid it didn't melt in your mouth. personally I had better sushi else where. Overall I would never eat here again. if you are a regular and "white" sure go ahead but if you are latino like me Idk I just felt I wasn't treated as well as the others. read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Koiso Sushi Bar is an excellent sushi restaurant, very small and intimate with wonderfully fresh and varied fish offerings. Must plan well in advance - make reservation a month before the month you will be in Kihei. read more

You have to try this sushi restaurant, best sushi we've had, biggest thing you'll is the freshness of the fish they use and the sushi grade rice they import from Japan. Menu changes daily so you know what you're getting is the freshest available. read more

Seriously the best sushi we've ever had. Almost as good as the food was the music. Chef Hiro-san and I are both huge fans of Diana Krall and he was so proud of the photos with her. She's the best and Hiro knows good music. It was fun talking about her with him and making him smile. Made my day! Hi wife was the coolest ever and was such a pleasure the entire meal. Hard to imagine a better experience! read more

Dear Chef Hiro-san, Koisi Sushi Bar was a sublime experience. We ordered the 69 roll, the spicy tuna roll, a rainbow roll, and a salmon avocado roll. Thanks to your hospitable wife and other serving staff, our drinks were served to us alongside a complimentary order of edamame. Thank you! I loved the intimate seating and cool Maui vibe of your lovely establishment. The 69 roll was melt in your mouth savory. It was my favorite of the night. The spicy tuna roll was flavorful and fresh. I loved the lack of sauces as it let the tuna play the starring role. The rainbow roll had plenty of fish eggs in top which added a salty crunch to the bites. The salmon avocado roll was incredible too. You made a salmon fan out of me. The sushi was so fresh and vivid I kept eating so I could stay in these edible moments as long as possible. The fruit palette cleanser was also appreciated. It is with gratitude I express our immense appreciation for our dinner. We will always visit when we come to Maui. With warmth and light, Jacque and Joe read more

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I would highly recommend Koiso! It is a restaurant ran by three people. They ONLY take reservations so make sure to make them ahead of time - they also fill up very quickly so sometimes you need to make them months in advance. The quality of the food was amazing, I would highly recommend getting the omakase - it's very worth it at it's price. Some of the other side dishes that we ordered were also very good such as the ankimo and hamachi kama. The actual restaurant itself only seats ~15 people and is very intimate. read more

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Truly fantastic experience! Amazing food and service!! Definitely a must stop when in Maui

Most fish was very good, but my interaction from the moment I walked in was off putting. When I asked for more soy sauce to go with my $100 take- out, I was given two whole packets to go along with two chop sticks and two napkins on an order that says: fFeeds 3-4 people? Gentleman behind the counter was friendly but lady out front (wife?), not so much. Stick to the local fish like Ono and Ahi...No to eel and salmon . read more

best ever. idk why people are being karen's about it, the workers are nice they just don't kiss your butt and aren't fake... they r the nicest ever, also quality of sushi is amazeballs so fresh... highly recommend!! the haters can go genki sushi read more

Always fresh and delicious at Koiso. We had a wonderful dinner and such fun watching the master at his craft. Mahalo!! Kerry ps. tiny place and must make a reservation read more

Absolutely incredible. Difficult to get a table but if you're able to, it's a must visit. Some of the best sushi I've ever had and it's a really neat and unique atmosphere inside with the space being small and intimate. Only one sushi chef so expectations for speed of service should be tempered; simply enjoy yourself and your company and watch Hiro craft his sushi art. read more

Excellent variety of super fresh sushi, sashimi and other tasty options. Only ~10 seats at the bar and one table - so reservations are a must well advance. Great service and ability to cater to gluten free allergies. Well paces service. Favorite is the the Omakase - "Chef's Choice" - you can't go wrong. read more

Best authentic sushi EVER! Great ppl!!! Will definitely definitely come back here whenever we are back to Maui!

We were lucky enough to get a reservation at Koiso. Make sure you call ahead to get a reservation on the 1st of the previous month. They do at most two seatings per day when they're open, just 11 counter seats and a 4-top. The restaurant was completely full for our early evening sitting. I'd describe the dining room and experience as very traditional. None of the neighboring hotel glitz - just simple ingredients, prepared by a master in time-honored tradition as good as you'd get in the best establishments of Japan. There is clearly a strong local clientele that you will compete with to get a seat - reservations get snapped up that fast, don't delay. We sat at the counter. On the menu were many market priced a-la-carte fish and shellfish options - sashimi, maki, nigiri, amongst others. We selected for Chef Hiro-San to take us on a delicious journey through his vision of Omakase. Also chose a bottle of Saké to accompany our meal. Delicate fish. Beautiful presentation. So many details. It was quite something to watch Chef work - however the ingredients were always the star of the show. It was a delight to be entertained by Chef Hiro-san. The restaurant is very much a family affair, with Chef's wife running front-of-house. I'd read previously about the experience, it did not disappoint - it is the best Sushi bar we've been to on the island by quite a long way. read more

Fabulous food You must makes a reservation well in advance Best sushi I ever had A first time diner but will return on our next trip to Maui

Thank you Chef Hiro-san and Chef Hiro-san's wife. I am so grateful that I had the chance to experience this sushi bar, the food, the service and the environment. Anthony Bourdain has also visited this sushi bar - that should say enough. I ordered the Blue fin Chu-toro, salmon, California roll, spicy tuna roll and 69 roll, and miso soup. They provided a complimentary salted edamame and fresh fruit as desserts afterwards. What can I say, the sushi does not get any fresher than this. The quality, care and art that Chef Hiro puts in all the orders is amazing. If you can, I would advise sitting by the bar. This is a less 15 sushi bar seater. You must have a reservation and you must call to get this reservation. I highly suggest doing so months in advance. This is so far at the top of my list for the best sushi places I have visited. I've tasted numerous AYCE and Non-AYCE in and out of Vegas. It has been almost a week since leaving Maui and everyday I wish I can walk into Koiso and eat their Sushi. read more

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Hiro is lit the 12-piece omakase is you for sure need a reservation (like a month in advance at least) the staff are fun and nice, the store is a cute small sushi spot. definitely worth the $$$. next time I visit, I'll try non-omakase items to see what else is tasty read more

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Years ago during a visit back home to Maui in the days before covid we happened to visit the tiny strip mall where Koiso is located. As I peered through the glass windows I thought...wow this place looks legit! Fast forward a few years later upon our return to Maui, I absolutely had to try Koiso and see what all the buzz was about. Living on the East Coast, I dutifully set my calendar and timer for the first of the month and 10:00 pm (they open at 5:00 pm) to nab a highly sought after reservation. I was lucky enough to land a table during our trip and waited in eager anticipation for our visit. When we arrived the hostess checked our vaccine cards and verified my reservation before seating us at the bar. The social distancing was superb as on my sister and I and another party were seated at the bar. They even provided plexiglass dividers between us for additional safety. The only other guests in the restaurant was a party of 5 seated at the only table in the restaurant. I proceeded to order the only most appropriate dish...the omakase sushi. This was absolutely outstanding! The fish was super fresh, prepared beautifully with thick and well trimmed cuts and sushi rice was prepared perfectly. Some of my favorites were the hamachi, kanpachi, aji, chu-toro, maguro, and anago. The absolute best was a combination uni (from hokkaido) and ikua. Oh man, this just melted in your mouth and was so savory and delicious. Oishii! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. I enjoyed meeting the staff as they seem to care deeply about making sure guests have a great experience. We had an amazing visit and I am looking forward to our next trip to Maui and to Koiso! read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Our go to sushi restaurant in Maui. We like it so much we went twice this trip which required us to drive the 2 hour roundtrip from Kaanapali to Kihei. Making reservations isn't the easiest either since you have to call the 1st of the month to make reservations for the following month. Be prepared for a busy phone line that you probably won't get thru until a few hours later. It is a no frills no thrills type sushi dinner that offers very fresh and yummy tasting seafood! We typically order the omakase and then order any additional items from the special a la carte menu. I'm typically not an Aji fan but when I am here I always get seconds! My tummy and I always leave Koiso happy and full. read more

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Where to begin... I love this place! First off; it's a family business. Looks like the dad is the sushi chef, mom and daughter are servers. Super cute Japanese family. Also, their system is a bit weird as it felt like waiting forever for your food. But trust me, Be patient! They'd liked to bring out most things at once. And there's only one chef making sushi for 16 people. Moving onto the food. Omgee. It is excellent rice and excellent sushi. I'd say it's comparable to a 4-5 stars sushi high end restaurant in terms of quality and flavoring. And pricing is so cheap! I've NEVER had Omakase (chefs selection) at 55/pp (post is 1/2023). Literally every omakase I've had in my life is at least $98 and above. And I've had quite a few Omakase. Every piece melts in my mouth. Would definitely come back. Ps. You'd need go make at least 1 month out for reservation. I hope they'll still be in business when I come back to Maui in the future. According to the mom, they're getting old so not sure how long they can keep up with the demanding pace. :( read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Omakase. 15 pieces but I got really hungry and ate 1 and realized I didn't take a picture yet. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Koiso is my favorite sushi place I've ever been to. This was my third visit from Dallas. Living in Dallas I rarely eat out for sushi because it doesn't match up to what we have in Hawaii. Hoping to visit again next year. read more

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Delicious and fresh and at a great price point. Love the intimate atmosphere. Wish there were more available reservation times. Real hard to get time in. Wouldn't suggest walking in. read more

I've never had a better sushi experience!! This place is an absolutely must try! Sushi was delicious, fresh and huge pieces! It reminds me of my trip to Japan and the experience of a mom and pop owned sushi restaurant read more

I'm a local and had Koiso for the first time tonight. They have always been busy and booked out too far in advance so I never bothered until this pandemic hit. Tonight I had a party of 4 and had to make a reservation 2 weeks in advance to get a table. Their customer service was great. The lady was very kind and attentive. Their fish was so fresh and did NOT have even the slightest bit of fishiness to it. Definitely will be back. Already scheduled our next dinner reservation before we left. Just an FYI for anyone who is coming to eat here during covid. They are only taking reservations, unless by chance they have an opening when they "open" for customers. 2 time slots per day, either 6pm or 730pm and they are only taking 10 customers max per time slot. There's only 1 sushi chef to help the 10 customers, so each party gets about 1.5 hours to enjoy their meal then they sanitize their dining area for the next round. I highly suggest calling a reservation in advance bc even without the tourist they are normally fully booked. Please don't get upset when you're refused as they are just doing their part to keep our kama'aina safe. read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Back- rainbow roll front- 69 roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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This is by far the best sushi hands down on maui. The service is impeccable. The sushi I'd just beautiful art no fancy rolls here just pure taste of fish and it was an honor to dine here and will definitely be back. read more

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No doubt the best sushi in Maui. I made a take out. Omakase Was very impressed by freshness and quality. The chef made a great selection. It was good selection of fish And it was extremely fresh. I'll be there again for sure read more

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This place is amazing. 55 omakase and hamachi green onion Yum yum. Staff is super friendly Need reservs read more

Always amazing but tough reservation. Omakase plate and sunomono are my go to orders and if I'm feeling hungry, I'll order a few extra pieces of nigiri or the 69 roll. I love the kanpachi, hamachi belly in particularly. read more

We forgot to make a reservation for this place so we weren't able to dine in, but decided we still wanted to try the take-out omakase 24 piece special for $100. Make sure you call at least one day before to order for take out. They will not take same-day take-out orders. And sometimes they're even sold out. The staff members were super nice. It wasn't the best omakase that I've ever had, but each piece was very generously thick. The chef put his own flair into the flavors and it was very refreshing and fresh. For the price that we paid, it was very worth the number of pieces and the about of toro that we got. Delicious and a solid sushi place. read more

Koiso Sushi Bar - Indoor - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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I've eaten sushi in some amazing places from New York to Los Angeles to Tokyo's Ginza district. Many have been good. None have come close to the pure artistry served up by Chef Hiro at Koiso tonight. The freshest fish, served up artfully. What more do you need? If you're in Kihei or Wailea, you should be eating at Koiso. Full stop. There is no meaningful excuse for why not. read more

after scouring many articles, I was keen on eating at the best sushi place in kihei, hawaii. I called on friday to get 3 seats last minute for sat/tues (closed sun & mon) & I was lucky to get a call back due to a cancellation. thank you universe for answering my prayers as we're from houston, texas. everything was amazing. we got 3 omakases ($50/each), the broiled black cod, & an order of otoro, salmon belly, & unagi (2 pcs nigiri). as a sushi connoisseur, it was some of the best otoro i've had in my life. the eel, also to die for ! the cod was succulent & juicy. if i'm ever back in maui, i'll be sure to visit again. 11/10 recommend pro tip: be sure to make a reservation a month in advance as they only offer 6 PM & 7:30 PM seatings due to the small, intimate setting. read more

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