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    Kozo Sushi

    3.1 (135 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    KOZO SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Make Your Own Plate Menu
    Richard L.

    Our got to hand roll sushi. My kids love this place. Great for snacks, air plane snacks, after workout snacks, lunch and takeouts. Our favorites: spam roll, California roll, and chicken Katz roll. They do have a great selection of sushi and sushi platters as well as takeout mini, bowls and regular plates lunch.

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    Gabriel P.

    This was my first time at this location . The sushi was the standard Kozo fair. I'm taking off a star because of poor sevice. I entered the store, and there was a lady working. She looked up at me and continued doing what she was doing. I got closer to the register, and she glanced at me and continued to work, not saying anything to me. Anther customer came in, and she stopped and asked me what I wanted. The other customer that came in did not get any acknowledgment . A couple of minutes later, she finally took his order. Hope this was the exception Enjoy

    Irene M.

    Sushi my way fast! That's what my OG Kozo Sushi has always been. Gosh it takes me back to the days when I'd visit a family friend who'd always host the ultimate party gathering which was my dad's best friend and would always be so generously kind in every way. Mom would always make somethings that she knows they love but in addition pick up the platter from Kozo Sushi. Fast forward to their insane menu they have as it expanded to bowls, udon and even a make your own plate combo is quite mind boggling though I still do love their classic sushi as it's the nostalgia I've grown to love and is still the same in my opinion and knowing that I can walk in and get my order done the way I like is the best and they are very fast making it all to order. This location is in the Old Stadium Square so parking can be quite a challenge at times but I never really have problems finding a stall if any with a tiny bit of patience. The shop is quite small and nope no seating whatsoever though the vibe here is nice just a grab and go place is really what this locations is. Thank you!

    Front counter

    Very respectable and polite sushi stop, as are all the Kozo Sushi's in town. For delivery they are very prompt.

    Deanna M.

    Hardly any ume once again .. location is convenient but service is not the greatest and sushi rice is always hardened rice is not freshly cooked because I go there at 9:30 every time

    Lentina V.

    Handrolls are made super fast. Makis and bowls take a little bit longer but still really fast. Kozo Sushi is ideal for lunch to go when you're short on time. The food tastes fresh and are reasonably priced. Found out today there's restrooms in the building! You can borrow a key in exchange for your ID. Restrooms are on the second floor, accessible from the building entrance that's by Lunar Tea (formerly the hotpot place). The only con about this place is the parking situation. Limited stalls for so many businesses including Lunar Tea, Cocina de Roja, Golden Eagle, L&L, India Bazaar, A Cake Life, and Aloha Vietnamese Cuisine. Parking gets hairy during dinner time. I've seen people disregard the time limits on the parking stalls.

    Entrance off King Street
    Don G.

    Looking for a fast to go bite? Kozo Sushi is the perfect spot for a sushi delight! Waiting for my favorite local Pet Supply Store "Heart of Town" to open, I cruised down King Street looking for a bite to eat! Seeing the friendly Sushi Chef Logo Bowing gracefully over the entrance at 2334 King Street caught my eye and pulling into the parking lot, I decided to check out the menu. Of course The "Don" menu drew me in right away! I decided to go with aSweet Chili Chicken Don Bowl - Great crispy fried chicken with spicy sweet chili covered with green onion & seaweed strips over a bed of sticky rice. Very good (More rice than chicken though) The Udon noodles also looked like a great addition so O got the Udon noodle Sushi Platter with a delightfully arrangement of scrumptious sushi bites. Very good for a quick bite. Counter space seating is small but comfy if you want to dine in. Most orders are placed to go. Call ahead and you will be in and out quickly. Very friendly service. Visa Master Card accepted!

    Rotten egg sushi for Easter?
    Lee K.

    At first I thought it was shoyu in the egg. but when I tasted it it was sour and smelled funny and a little slimy. Uhh never again. Seems like they changed to a Chinese owner . Mouldy egg is not my preferred sushi flavor

    2 pc of inari & Junior Set from UberEat
    Jing Ya W.

    Best deals to order big platters of sushi for family gatherings or for individual indulgence. I had Kozo Sushi platters for two days straight. Oh my. The food tasted better when sharing with others but it was still great when I devoured the (almost) whole platter myself. I ordered this Junior Set plus two pieces of inari through Uber Eats.

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    Angel H.

    I usually go to the one on Keeaumoku by Walmart. However, that one went out of business, so I had to come here. This location is across from Stadium Park, next to Home Sweet Cafe. We picked up one of the Aloha sets for a potluck. It contained 42 pieces of assorted sushi, mostly nigiri. The seafood was fresh. I liked the shrimp nigiri and the ahi nigiri. I called the order in. I got there 10 minutes later and the platter was ready to go.

    a variety of sushi on a plate
    Sai C.

    I don't know what happened here. It used to be decent around 10 years ago. The quality sucks now. Tasted dry

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    Everything worked as it should. It was easy to place the order and pay online and the food was ready when I arrived.

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    Fresh and delicious. Our favorite is the kahala plate for all family pot luck. A wide variety of sushi for everyone.

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    do not order any spicy ahi from here. the cubes were pink to almost white color and it was the fishiest tasting ahi i have ever experienced

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    4.6
    (316 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    While the seating is limited and there is usually a line outside, it's definitely worth it…read more We ordered 2 bowls: one salmon (which came with miso soup so we upgraded to crab miso soup..... YES CRAB MISO SOUP! ) and one with a mix of everything. They were all delicious. They even have recommendations on how to enjoy them best especially if you get the egg yolk shoyu to add to it. I highly suggest you do - absolute game changer! Our little one enjoyed a small bowl of udon as well. The ambiance is chill considering the seating is very limited (15 seats approximately). It's all bar seating arrangement where you can see the staff cook the food. Oh, by the way, we saw Amy Hill here! You know the auntie with the butcher knife who works at the restaurant in 50 First Dates!

    I understand the hype. The best comparison I can make is this: what Ichiran did for ramen, Totoya…read morehas done for seafood bowls. It takes something familiar, strips away the unnecessary decisions and turns it into a process that's incredibly easy to enjoy. The restaurant is tiny, but everything feels deliberate. The staff keeps things moving without making you feel rushed, our waitress was genuinely wonderful with our kids and even the people waiting around us couldn't have been friendlier. It felt like everyone was in on the same little secret. The first surprise wasn't even the fish. It was the cabbage salad. Shredded cabbage, crispy noodles, miso yuzu dressing. That's it. Somehow it's one of the best salads I've had in a long time. It's the kind of dish that makes you wonder why nobody else bothers to do something so simple this well. Then came the negitoro bowl. The ikura shower is absolutely worth the extra ten bucks. Yes, it's a little theatrical with the bell ringing, but if you're going to pour an avalanche of salmon roe over my bowl, you might as well make a show of it. The crab miso soup upgrade is another easy yes. The crab almost feels like they're apologizing in advance for ruining every ordinary bowl of miso soup you'll have afterward. It isn't perfect but nothing is. The rice was a little clumpy and needed to be broken apart. After a while, the flavors begin to blend together more than I expected and those beautiful sheets of nori lose the battle against Hawaii's humidity pretty quickly. They look incredible, but they become soft before you can really enjoy them. I also wish I could order another bowl of that cabbage salad by itself. Our kids demolished the udon. Perfect texture, comforting broth and probably the easiest win of the entire meal. Will we come back? Absolutely. Totoya isn't trying to reinvent Japanese food. It's taking a handful of excellent ingredients, removing the friction and executing the experience with remarkable consistency. Sometimes that's what great restaurants do.

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    Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side
    Mixed bowl with crab miso soup and extra nori and salad and shoyu egg on da side
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    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro

    4.3
    (4.2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$
    Free parking
    19 years in business

    The best Tonkatsu I ever have in the State. Tender and juicy…read more The portion is big too. I am taking my whole family of 10 to eat there this Friday. J visiting from Boston

    I went here 2 more times this week. It's better than the first time I went…read more Food 5/5 Breading 5/5 The breading is great. I still think tamafuji have the better crust imo (soft, airy, yet crispy bite ). You'll know what I mean if you are able to get a seat. This might be 2nd best breading on island. Gyukatsu 4/5 I really enjoy the Wagyu. It's meaty and buttery at the same time. Some Wagyu tends to be more buttery and fatty but this Wagyu has a good balance of both. I do wish the breading was fried a little more because I think it's not as fried compared to the other meats. You can tell it's lighter. Also compared to the other meats, the breading tends to fall apart. Shrimp 5/5 Great. Juicy. Crispy. Good breading. Chicken 5/5 Tender, juicy for a chicken, and crispy. Good breading. I can tell they put some effort into cooking this. If they did that with white meat, that's pretty good. Kurobata 5/5 Juicy. Good breading. I ordered individually because didn't want to risk getting the fat cuts. Good balance of lean meat and fat now. Service 2.5/5 I feel like they focus on larger parties more so than solo diners. Had to ask to get my water, miso, and rice refilled. Personally, I care more about the quality, effort, and taste of food and don't care too much about service and ambiance so that didn't bother me much.

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    Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu
    Tonkatsu, katsu-don, gyukatsu
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    Marugame Udon

    4.5
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    1.0 mi
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    Always fresh made Udon for there soups! Visiting the Honolulu location It can be in the 80's and…read morethese dishes hit the spot!

    It's a rare treat when I fall in love with a place and rave about it so much that I have to have it…read moreagain. Not only that, but I have to bring my significant other along to share in the deliciousness! I don't know how I'm just now talking about Marugame Udon. When I first came here, my friend and I decided to give it a try because we saw the longest line and wanted to see what all the hype was about. There was a couple in front of us who said they come here every time they visit Hawaiʻi and that it's a must-do stop on every trip. When you walk in, it's a small place. You can watch a team member washing the noodles and portioning them into bowls right in front of you. Then you choose your bowl size, small or large, and select your broth. After that, you get to choose from a variety of fried items and other à la carte options displayed on a warmer. Seating can be limited because of how busy this place gets. You line up to get your food, pay for it, grab your condiments, utensils, and a cup of water, then find a seat and enjoy. I've already been here twice, and after writing about my experience, I need to make a third visit happen very soon! There are not enough days off in a week to enjoy all of the amazing food on this island, but I'm going to do my best to experience as many places as I can. This place is totally worth the 45-minute commute from Wahiawa.

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    Dining room
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    Izakaya Tenkichi

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    4.6
    (249 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I went there for lunch. The atmosphere was great and the food even better. I had read some…read morereviews that did not agree with mine, but in general those were for dinners and usually just before closing time. Its no surprise that some of the dishes were not available as they are popular and probably ran out before the Reviewers got there. Small details, like having various salts for your tempura available as condiment on the table makes it an experience close to being in Japan/.

    My brother has been recommending this place so I am glad I finally got to go for dinner! We got a…read moremix of regular and seasonal menu items. The hamachi with sesame sauce was ok, I prefer hamachi cooked though. The negitoro avocado rolls were tiny but decent and fresh tasting. The 5 types of tempura had a light crispy batter and were good. My favorites were the seasonal specials of hamachi kama (huge, meaty piece!), spicy chicken, and sukiyaki tofu. The spicy chicken was not very spicy at all, maybe a 1 or 2 out of 5 stars. It was refreshing and reminded me of Chinese chicken salad with the Chinese parsley and peanuts. The sukiyaki tofu was simple but good and not too sweet. The ambiance made me feel like I was in Japan and the staff were very attentive. Great service! The people preparing the food are right in the center and they are a well oiled machine cranking out dishes without breaking a sweat or raising their voices. The noise level can get a bit loud from diners having a good time.

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    Steep stairs. Much easier to navigate going up. Going down after some adult beverages? Better use the handrail
    Steep stairs. Much easier to navigate going up. Going down after some adult beverages? Better use the handrail
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    4.4
    (800 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    TL;DR This might be…read moremy favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Undisputed soba champion. ----- I'm surprised I haven't written a review for i-naba yet. This place has been a staple for my family ever since we moved back to O'ahu a few years ago. Bottom line? The soba noodles here are utterly fantastic. They are, in my humble opinion, the best on the island, and some of the best soba noodles I've ever had. I don't think anywhere else in Honolulu comes close. You come here to eat soba. Period. In addition to the soba being phenomenal, the other offerings at i-naba are also similarly great. Their tempura in particular is outstanding. I typically order the Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Bowl & Soba or the Dx Tempura Bowl & Soba. Plus an upgrade to a large size soba! The tempura is sooo good. It's crispy, light, and airy. The jumbo shrimp is especially succulent and tender. And the ingredients are always perfectly seasoned with the sweet and savory house sauce. Yummmy! If you're looking for the best soba and awesome tempura, this is your spot!!!

    Everytime I asked my Japanese clients which Japanese restaurant they enjoyed most in Honolulu,…read moreInaba consistently came up. And now I know why. I finally had lunch here a couple weeks ago and damn was my tempura and soba set broke da mout. The soba is housemade with a chewy consistency that I love. I had it cold with the dipping sauce and wow wow wow. So good. My friends suggested I get the shrimp and vegetable tempura as well which amazingly stayed crispy the whole time I savored each bite. Probably 30 minutes. Light crisp batter on perfectly cooked shrimp and veggies. Damn it was good. The service was great as well and I cannot wait to go back. Nice warm atmosphere and there's a free parking lot. It gets busy during lunch and dinner, so get there early or make a reservation. Enjoy!

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    Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice
    Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice
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