Pre- orders cannot be paid in advance. The older lady is nice on a good day. But catch her on a bad day and she's not nice! This location needs an upgrade in facility - the sushi is ok, enjoy the Cali rolls, tuna rolls, think the cone sushi is the tastiest, love my shinko maki! But everything here is a take out! read more

Update from a year ago, this is our place to go when we have a party to attend or large gathering. Their sushi platters are nicely presentable&variety is good on their types of sushi. Nothing fancy,just delicious!! Call in is the way to go, & they have you order ready to go for pickup! We frequent this store a lot and their service is always top notch, small or large orders . Sachi has been at this store awhile and she is polite , & efficient at the front (order taking & cashier). Sushi chef(s) are excellent too! Go there anytime for good sushi & poke bowls. They close the door at 3pm! read more

Kozo Sushi - Love this platter! Great variety & tasty about $30! Well worth the cost!!! - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

To Kozo Sushi Management, I'm writing as a long-time customer who has always enjoyed your food, but I had a disappointing experience during my visit today. I ordered the foto maki rolls I could see and was told by the tall local boy cashier it only needed to be cut and would be ready shortly. After paying and tipping, I waited nearly 30 minutes with no update. When I politely suggested providing more accurate wait time to the cashier, the local woman sushi maker spoke loudly and accused me of scolding the cashier, which I did not do. I was simply trying to offer a reasonable suggestion after waiting much longer than expected. I tried to explain but she got louder and said to order on line next time or take my money elsewhere. I understand that being short-staffed can be challenging, and I appreciate the work your team does. However, the way the situation was handled felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. I hope you can address this with your staff, as my family and I have been loyal customers for years and would like to continue supporting your business. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Puanani I. read more

Great little grab and go sushi place which is also great for pot luck or party platters. No seating is available inside for consuming your purchases just a small area while waiting for the order to be completed. Well made Maki sushi rolls, the bento boxes are great for a quick lunch at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended and have never been disappointed with the quality of food from this location over the many years of frequenting this location. read more

Kozo Sushi - Store front - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Food quality has gone down over the years. Ambiance is quite literally falling apart. The sushi displays are old and faded. Additionally, the display case and counter area with waving cat decor are covered in heavy dust, debri.. very dirty. Furthermore, the woman that makes the food is quite rude to her staff. While waiting for our order she talked down to him, scolded him in front of a bunch of us crammed in the small area. It was such a turn off. Mind you, that cashier was the saving grace for this establishment as he was very polite and respectful. read more

The food is always fresh and very ono! Service is always fast and friendly! Kozo never disappoints with these spicy ahi poke bowls. Keep up the great work, food and service!!! read more

Kozo Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Their spicy ahi bowl is my absolute favorite!!! Its not your typical ahi bowl, its minced ahi and their sauce on top is THE BEST. They're food overall isn't anything fancy, but its always solid and fresh. The staff is super friendly, and I feel like the same aunty has been working there for years. read more

Solid place to get sushi! Staff is friendly, nice kind service, and fresh tasting sushi quality. Each item is made to order by a sushi chef in the back! Quality is better than your standard grocery store, and about the same/slightly less in pure fresh quality as a high cost sushi restaurant. Price range is very inexpensive--reasonable given the style of ordering and experience! As in, all orders are TO GO as this is not a restaurant/sit down shop. All of us enjoyed our orders, and they even had vegan/vegetarian options for me! Yay! read more

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My wife made an order yesterday for new year's day. After she got home she realized we needed the sushi for the eve. She called them this morning to see if they would change our order for pick up today. They graciously accommodated. Thank you Kozo for the delicious sushi!! read more

Spicy Ahi Poke don. Mostly rice, very little fish. Talk about stretching. Won't be spending money on this again

Is it me or are all kozos a little different? In my opinion their spicy ahi bowl at the Kaneohe location smacks!Kozos has been here as long as I can remember and I really do hope they stay that way. read more

Kozo Sushi - Menu as of April 2024 - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I'm giving a 4 star for the efficiency, friendliness and price of food you get. It's not some fancy sushi place like going to a private omakase chef curated meal at Suntory but if you are hungry it will satisfy you. I come here when I'm pressed between appointments and need a quick lunch that isn't deep fried. read more

Kozo Sushi - Quick lunch - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

We've been coming here for years and will always stop by when in the area. My go to is their spicy ahi bowl. Good and service is good! read more

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I used to work for the Mo'ili'ili Kozo location in the 90's & their temaki circumference was normal, not like the temaki that I have in these pics. Kozo's prices & quality are still unbeatable though. Their sushi rice still tastes the best too. No matter what, we still love Kozo Sushi ! read more

Kozo Sushi - What happened to the circumference of the temaki ? Inflation ! - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Always Ono! Always Great Service,keep up the Amazing job !! And the prices are awsome as well!!

Been a customer there for at least 30 years. The ONE time i forgot to pick up my order i was treated badly. They wouldn't let me pay for it, nor pick it up the next day. I would have been ok with it if they kept it for me (not make a new one). It was a stressful day for me and i forgot to go. Realized it after they closed. Sad to say won't be going there anymore. I could understand if i was repeatedly forgetting my pick up. Also when i told her i felt bad she said "that's all I wanted." She just wanted me to feel bad. Wow. Such service! read more

Not much has changed at Kozo Sushi Kaneohe and that's what I love about it. Been eating here since kid time. My go-to is the spicy ahi. In a hand roll or maki or gunkan or in a bowl. I like to add shrimp tempura or shoyu spam (or both) to my spicy ahi bowl. There's always a kid working their first job on the register so be patient or you'll stress out the old lady making the sushi. Let's go! Tip the kid, thank the lady and go straight across the shopping center (behind Foodland) to Kj's to grab some ono fried or furikaki chicken to enjoy with your spicy ahi. You'll thank me later! read more

I like their spicy ahi don. Their sushi is good too. The only problem is that they close way too early. 3:00pm. read more

Kozo is good for cheap on the go sushi. I usually get hand rolls or the spicy ahi bowls. Good quality rice and the spicy mayo is on point!

Great service, reasonable good ingredients, considering the price very easy to order takeout over the phone, so efficient and personable

This location is always consistent. The lady at the cash register is very polite and always makes sure that my order is correct. You can call to order ahead for pickup, but they are fast so you can just go there and order and it will be ready in 5-10min. Their fish is a decent quality for the price. I got the spicy ahi roll and the spicy ahi gunkan. It was my first time trying the roll as I normally just get the gunkan. It was the same thing, but the roll has sprouts inside it. It was okay, but the spiritus gave it a weird flavor that did not pair well with he spicy ahi. Next time I will order the roll without the sprouts inside or just get the spicy ahi gunkan. There are also other sushi sets which are extremely reasonable in price. The store is small and can only hold about 2-3 people at a time so you may have to wait outside for a little bit. They require masks while ordering and picking up in the store (it's their store policy). If you forget, they give you one to use. read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy Ahi Roll (left) and spicy ahi gunkan (right) - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Super good poke bowl, still day dreaming about it. I came here with my boyfriend who grew up on this side of the island (I lived in Kapolei and was perfectly fine with my Foodland poke bowls). Surprised to find that I fell in love with the poke bowl here and it's now my new favorite poke spot. Super nice servers. The inside is small, not a spot where you would sit and eat. Meant to pick it up and go. Can't wait to come back in the future! read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy Ahi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Close to the Foodland entrance, this small sushi take out packs big taste. Lots of items to choose from and it didn't take that long for them to make a fresh Hibiscus Platter and futomaki roll. I hope the staff at Holy Family likes it! Thank you for the sitting bench while I watched the kitchen crew and waited on my order. The hand roll was perfect by the way. Genius whom ever came up with the wrapping that keeps the nori crisp :) read more

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Best fresh & affordable sushi. No frills. I love this place!! Also it hasn't changed since I was a kid.

Would you believe me if I said I fantasize about the sushi here? Fast and tasty! Every time my husband and I are in the area we grab about 8-9 rolls. He gets the Ahi ones, and I always get the vegetable roll, well 3-4 of them. I oink out on them. It's just to easy to smash 4 rolls when they taste so good and the wrap is crunchy and fresh because they'll seal them in plastic with their magical wrapping so you never get soggy rolls. Twelve thumbs up! read more

Kozo's spicy ahi poke bowl is delicious! The spicy ahi is so fresh, soft, not stringy at all and enhanced with their sauce and lots of nori topping. The sushi rice is cooked just right and flavorful. read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy ahi poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Always great dirty bowls and in my opinion best spicy ahi on the windward side. You no longer need to wear a mask.

Halloween potluck dinner at mom's house! What shall I bring? I'm too tired to grocery shop and I don't have time to cook... Let's buy something that I wouldn't make... How about a sushi platter? My mom, sister, and niece were so happy and excited with my choice! I have ordered from Kozo Sushi in the Windward City Shopping Center in the past, so I gave them a call and placed an order. From the photo of a menu on Yelp, I guessed that a Hibiscus Platter would do the trick. Wrong. I went to the shop to take a look at the plastic food displayed in the glass case. Oh oh... Hibiscus Platter looks too small for my 2 brother in laws, 2 sisters, 3 nieces, nephew and his girlfriend, mom, and whoever else is invited (my mom's church friend and her family; and my sister's 3 coworkers and their children). I asked if I could change my order... No problem! I ordered a Hibiscus Platter and a combo roll. The food was a hit! Thanks for the free parking, efficient service, and no nonsense take-out business! I'll be back! read more

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Super Bowl Sunday : I was early for my pick up order. Have to give the staff kudos for doing the order while I waited. 10 minutes later on My way to the party. read more

Refused me service because I wasn't wearing a mask, which is ridiculous. I live here, I'm not some tourist fresh off the plane. She said, "we will not serve you unless you wear a mask." I'm pretty sure, legally speaking, restaurants can't refuse service to people who aren't wearing masks but correct me if I'm wrong. read more

this is the first place I go every time I come back from the mainland from college. The spicy ahi bowl is all I crave when I'm in cali. But not just any location. I will not order a spicy bowl from any location but Kaneohe Kozo. Even if I'm in Honolulu or on the other side of the island, I'll either drive to Kaneohe or not get one at all. best place ever!!! please keep this place in busines!! read more

Friendly staff and quick service. Favorites are the tuna roll, ahi poke roll and ume maki. Small shop but they get the job done!

I don't know what happened at this location.but the sushi is terrible now! They had a local crew making the sushi, and it was delicious! Just like the other location I go to in Moilili. This new crew is quick to fill the orders .. but the Nori is different, has no taste, the sushi rice is bad. Please bring back the other crew! read more

I love Kozo!! Ever since I first tried their spicy ahi bowl several years ago, i can't go more than a week or two without indulging in one (extra sauce please)! The ratio of the rice to fish is a bit lacking, but the flavor is amazing. I also really like that they have salmon skin rolls. Since I developed a taste for salmon skin, I tried many places with no avail. Little did I know my favorite sushi spot had exactly what I was looking for. The crispy, crunchy pieces of salmon skin with sprouts always satisfies my cravings. The workers are always friendly and the orders come out fast. Prices are a bit more expensive than other Kozo's but I firmly believe Kozo Sushi Kaneohe is the best Kozo hands down! They have the most authentic taste and freshest fish. Covid: it's a walk in sushi joint so no changes there. Only two people allowed in the store at a time, and everyone is required to wear a mask. read more

Kozo Sushi - Spicy ahi bowl - amazing!!! - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Good customer service prices us decent and food is great. Been going here for like 10 years now and not planning on stopping

Gosh, this is a difficult one.. Their spicy ahi bowl is my FAVORITE. It's the texture I like. The sauce is everywhere. The rice isn't too soft or too hard, but it has the sushi-rice taste. The bowl is big enough to leave me satisfied, but I don't get overly stuffed (unless I've eaten it too fast.. which.. has happened). It isn't alllll that spicy, but I really do enjoy it. It's tasty. Everything about it is great. This is my go-to. This is one thing I will miss most when I leave. Without a single doubt. Being that the spicy ahi bowl is basically the only thing I've had.. I can't say much about their other items. They don't have an interesting selection, as you would say, a place like Ninja Sushi has. They have the regular stuff. Rolls, and all that. The bowl is their.. Highlight, as I would like to say. I have no problem with that. I've just never been interested in anything besides the bowl. But I guess, that could be good and bad. The downside to this place is its location. Windward City Shopping Center? Why? I mean.. Really. WHY? Also.. No seating? Yeah, okay, that one bench in the store.. But besides that, the best luck you have with finding a place to sit is on the curb or bench outside. Who wants to eat their delicious spicy ahi bowl outside? No one. That's not cute. It's hot. People need tables. However, the workers here are all very friendly. Just doing their job. I've never had a bad experience, in person or over the phone. Oh, also a plus.. If you're coming home from work and want to order and pick up, you can call in. It should be ready when you get there. I used to do this a lot with my friend, because we were very hungry after summer school! All in all, I love Kozo Sushi's Spicy Ahi Bowl. If you're around, I definitely suggest trying it out! read more

All time favorite take sushi place! Food is good and price is not too bad. Their spicy ahi bowls are the bomb! ( cave man bowl for the win )

This place is fit to get a cheap sushi lunch or dinner. It might also be a great option to get big plates for parties or gatherings here. I appreciated the friendly and cheap prices...but I prefer my sushi fresh and tasty, even if it costs a bit more. I think being Japanese doesn't help at times!! Surprisingly I enjoyed my Tekka Maki (cucumber rolls) with crunchy and fresh cucumbers! However, not so much of the fish. Therefore, I rate this place 3 stars. As long as you know what you're looking for and getting into, this is a great option for a wallet-friendly lunch in the neighborhood. While some reviews complain about the service, we got excellent service on a Sunday afternoon when it was pretty crowded. read more

Kozo Sushi - Lunch set - Japanese Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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So the rude lady still works here, still sassy but she hired someone nice so hopefully she can take a step back from being in your face... still talks to you though. I find it kind of a waste of money now that other locations offer some of the same things on certain days now. It's sad that the other kozos know the Kaneohe store has a bad reputation back and forth. I only feel they have good ingredients thanks to the name of the brand. Not the management. - over all not worth it anymore unless I really need the taste and can't get to the one in waikik. The bowl that everyone likes is now $10 for less fish than ever before. Food land for the spicy Maui or just ignore kozoz Kaneohe for it. read more

Fast, friendly and always ALWAYS fresh and delicious. I am also very picky on the texture of the cooked rice. P E R F E C T!!!