Nice guy that make great rolls! Flavorful and fresh fish with lots of ginger and side greens. Will go back hopefully soon! read more

Makoto Sushi - Goldfish roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Located at the Aiea Shopping Plaza. Second floor, across from the McDonald's, drive thru, pass the parking lot. It's a little hidden mom and pop style shop, but you can see the neon sign. It was my first time and the worker at the register was explaining to another customer in front of me the menu. I eavesdropped and what he described for each menu item sounded good. I was craving sushi so I got the "King of Fire" maki rolls and a Spicy Ahi hand roll. I love ahi, but personally I wasn't a fan of the ground up ahi for both orders. It was fresh, but I just didn't like the mushy texture. Also, the maki rolls were heavy and massive than what I'm used to, it was hard to pick it up with my chopsticks so I used my hands. They were definitely generous with the portions, but it was a little too much for me. Flavors were decent, I find the crunch factor from the corn flakes was interesting. I was expecting dried garlic chips or crunchy onions, but it was corn flakes. I would definitely give this place a try again and order something different. read more

Makoto Sushi - 2026: Spicy Ahi Handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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When in the Aiea are I tend to frequent the roast duck house. Although they're awesome, I was craving some sushi. Makoto sushi popped up and we decided to try it out. My partner ordered the tempura and spam plate. She said it was ok. I ordered the ahi katsu and tempura plate. After her commentary on the food I was skeptical. I tried tempura and I agree with her. It was "ok". However, when I took a bite of the ahi katsu my whole attitude changed. It was fantastic! I gave her a piece (since it comes with four large pieces) and she enjoyed it as well. They also have an extensive sushi menu which I'll be trying out next time. If you're on the area go check them out. After your meal you could even get some shaved ice, samurai or boba. Aloha! read more

Makoto Sushi - Tempura and Spam plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I swear, If this sushi place closes.... I'll go crazy. Hands down one of the best places to get my sushi fix! It's not only the food that's amazing but of course the customer service! The area is pretty small. But He always takes care of his customers from beginning to end. Explains each plate in detail, makes sure if that's what you want if not he'll recommend other choices, checks up on you while awaiting for your food and when waiting for your food.. he's so pleasant to hand off your food instead of you getting your order. Place has been here for a long while and I hope they stay for a long while! Free parking as they're located under Aiea bowl. On the other side from McDonald's. Please check them out! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Tucked away on the same level as McDonald's in Aiea, this sushi spot is a place where locals go. It might be easy to miss, but once you find it, you'll be glad you did. There's convenient parking, and while there's no indoor seating, the outdoor tables make for a casual vibe. Service is impressively quick, and the portion sizes are generous--ordering just one roll can be a lot for one person. If you're with friends, I highly recommend sharing a few different rolls to get the full experience. The staff (or possibly the owner) was incredibly kind and helpful. He let me know the fresh ahi was sold out for the day, but offered great suggestions for other rolls to try. Prices are fair, especially considering the portion sizes and Hawaii's cost of living. If you're in the area, this spot is a must-try. Delicious sushi, great service, and a chance to support a small business :) read more

Makoto Sushi - Jin's Fire Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Okay I finally got to try this place because their business hours were usually when I was working and then I couldn't make it on Saturday mornings so I was so excited to try this on a weekday! Their servings are HUGE! It will definitely fill you up and they have some pictures as well so you can see what they have. It makes you want to order EVERYTHING. The portion is huge and the sushi roll is huge so I had to eat it in half because it's big. Atmosphere - Bright and colorful! There's no seating inside but there's seating outside for the restaurants there in general. Service - Makoto san is SO NICE!! I went there for my birthday and I was told him I was just excited to finally try their food and my partner mentioned that it was my birthday. My partner and I bought several plates (we took leftovers home because our eyes were hungrier than our stomachs). And he gave me a free drink for my birthday. SO SWEET! Cost - The plates are around $16 and it's a good amount of food, it really fills you up. Parking - It's in that same building plaza area as Aiea Bowl and all those restaurants below. Location - It's next to a dessert place and other restaurants. It's directly under Aiea Bowl. I definitely want to come here again to try all the other plates that I didn't get to! read more

Makoto is a hidden gem in Aiea! We ordered sushi for two and got the Jin Roll, Forever Roll, and Goldfish. We were not expecting how much food we'd get, the portions were huge and we had leftovers. Everything came with a pre-dressed salad, wasabi, and pickled ginger. Our favorite was the Forever Roll which had tempura and spicy ahi. The Jin roll had ahi, crab and salmon, and the Goldfish also had ahi, crab, and topped with ahi, salmon, and unagi. Heads up on parking: there is a lot, but it's busy and partially blocked off due to some construction. We ended up parking by Aiea Bowl and walked down the stairs (elevator was out of order when we went, 5/20/25). Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. There are five outdoor tables that are shared among the businesses in the plaza, so seating is limited. Drinks are available from a fridge inside, it's bottled/canned only, no fountain or self-serve. The guy at the counter was super nice and brought each customer's food out to them when it was ready. Great service and amazing value. read more

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Came here to pick up lunch and I was very impressed by the customer service. The cashier was friendly and patient with us as we decided among the many rolls to choose from. He even included a menu in our bag to take home and look at. The rolls are about $14-$18 each and even though the price seems steep for a roll, once you see this bad boy, you'll realize why. The roll was HUGE. Like I'm talking PHAT. I was full after eating half the roll and saved the rest. They did not skimp on the crab salad on top of the roll and the shrimp tempura was a big boy too. It was well sauced and not too spicy for me. There is parking on the first, second, and third floor, but it can be hard to find parking with all the amazing eateries in the center. There is some tables outside for people to sit and eat at, but we took it home. If you looking for lunch, I would def check this place out! read more

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Had to add another review-- back again!! We got the Jins and fire roll (add unagi sauce!!) I'd recommend phone ordering in advance to have it ready by the time you get there. Service is amazing & the sushi is perfection every time. read more

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Great service and portions! Strictly to-go setup with tables for dining outside -- but go somewhere more scenic to enjoy. Crazy sized rolls that's generous with proteins. Poke plate was generous, too. Location: when you reach top of entrance ramp and see "MINI MALL", turn left and you can't miss it. Plenty of parking. read more

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Favorite spot for sushi rolls! Which so much options it's sometimes hard to choice. [FOOD] The prices are reasonable, the food tastes great and the portions are very generous. [SERVICE] No complaints on the service, they even bring the food out to you. There are about four tables or so, though it can get crowded at lunch time but the wait isn't that long. [HANDICAP] There are several handicap parking stalls nearby. read more

A hidden gem indeed. Sushi at its finest. My first time here so I ordered the dragon tear and texas sushi. The portions are huge. So much flavors packed in each bite. The ahi melts in your mouth and the crab mix is perfect on the dragon tear. Freshly made upon ordering and worth the price. The texas sushi, the crisp on the shrimp tempura was so crunchy that I enjoyed every bite. I must say that this was my first time tasting the actual unagi and she's pretty mean. The area where this is located is super clean in and out. Its also very a very cool shady spot to sit and enjoy your dish. Service was a 10. If you love sushi and looking for a new place to try, don't hesitate to make a drive to Aiea and taste the goodness. They don't disappoint. #SupportLocal read more

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This review is like seven years in making! I love Makoto Sushi! I loved it when I lived and worked in Pearl Harbor when I was active duty. I loved it when I lived in Aiea. I still love it as a civilian working nearby. The sushi plates are still as huge as ever. Quality, but quick sushi. Sorry, I'm at a loss of words, but Makoto Sushi is amazing. Calling Makoto to order is always pleasant as the Korean uncle always sounds sweet. Don't let the seemingly confusing parking structure and that McDonald's drive thru stop you from grabbing sushi here! To locate Makoto Sushi, head to the second level of Aiea Shopping Center in Aiea Heights, the same parking level as McDonald's, Ice Garden, and Roast Duck Kitchen (another lunch I highly recommend!). If you turned too soon to the first level (Times Supermarket or Starbucks) or too late to the third level (Aiea Bowl, bb.q chicken, El Charro), you can always take the stairs or escalator. Makoto Sushi is a hole in the wall with no indoor seating and only a few tables outside, but you'll be promised a quality meal. Head to their website at makotosushiaiea.com and call in your order to minimize wait times! read more

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I got this place from one of my coworkers, so I wanted to try it out. Seriously, amazing customer service/experience. We got there around lunch time and we ordered, it was a bit a wait but the owner got out and gave all the customers that were waiting outside patiently cold water bottles and even apologized for the wait... couple minutes later we got our food and boy oh boy they didn't disappoint! We ate all our food and left with fully tummy's and happy moods! I will surely tell my family about this location and will definitely coming back!! read more

Makoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

What a hidden gem! If you love take out sushi and find youself in aiea before 2:30, stop by Makoto Sushi!! I have no idea why I was in the area, but I just kind of stumbled across Makoto because I parked in the shade and walked over to get shave ice. Sushi is my favorite food and obviously I'm going to try a place when I see it. So I walked into Makoto not really expecting that much, but wanting to try it out. I was blown away by all the different combinations of seafood loaded into the rolls. There were pictures on pictures on pictures of so many different rolls, it was honestly a little overwhelming, but in a good way. I was thinking about how many I should take home and share with the fam without going overboard. I liked the pics and very clear written explanation of what is inside each roll. There is another takeout sushi place that I will not name that frustratingly will not write out what is in the rolls so I have to ask every time I order. It's so frustrating because some of the rolls are named after people and give no hints as to what can be in it. So I got a Jin's roll. What is a Jin's roll you ask? Well it is a spicy ahi, ebi and crab roll with salmon sashimi on top. For $17 I was a little skeptical, but the rolls are HUGE! It's worth the $17 price tag imho. The rolls come with a little side salad. I think it's cute and I enjoy salad, but probably unnecessary. The fish was fresh and I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience here. Definitely take your food home to enjoy because eating in a parking lot is probably not the aesthetic you're going for. You're bound to find something for everyone here at Makoto! I'm wondering when I will ever be in Aiea before 2:30pm again. That's the only thing.... I wish they were open a little later, then I could come after school. read more

Love this place! A regular spot for me and my family. A family run business with outdoor seating. Portions are always so generous and the service is so personal and friendly! Highly recommend this place! read more

Makoto Sushi - Half eaten 911 Roll, I put my hand there to show how huge the rolls were! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Best bang for your buck sushi spot!!! We come here all the time almost every Friday for their take out and share rolls together. Come hungry Because the rolls are HUGE. Extra extra gold stars because they have never messed up a take out order not once! Maika'i makoto sushi!!! read more

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Today I got to try the Gentleman Roll for $20.95 and it was very tasty and fresh. Also, the worker is very helpful and nice. read more

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One of the first reviews is spot on: hidden gem. Giant rolls. Great variety of rolls and they were all phenomenal. Owner is great and is incredibly inviting, friendly and kind. The place is busy and parking can be tough in the shopping complex but it's completely worth it. High quality food. Very tasty. Large portions. It's fresh and delicious. More than fair price. Great service. Nice outdoor covered seating. Most definitely worth the visit. Truly a hidden gem and truly worth stopping in! read more

I was able to call in on a Saturday afternoon and picked it up in about 15 minutes! You can already tell on the phone that the service is so polite and kind. The sushi was bomb af. We just split the Dragon Tears roll between the 2 of us and it was a pretty big portion. The sushi itself was sooooo tasty and paired perfectly with all the ginger and light salad. The dragon tears roll was filled with tons of imitation crab and the ahi on top was super fresh and tasty. This was such a treat. Highly recommend visiting this place!! read more

Makoto Sushi - Dragon Tears Spicy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Called in my order. Prolly took 15-20 mins. Got the 911 roll and 3 piece spicy salmon nigiri. Not spicy IMO but still 'ono. The wasabi on the side is what makes it spicy if anything lol. Total was $27 which is a good deal...dine-in sushi restaurants would prolly charge at least $40 for the same portion. Happy opu, kanack attack cheee read more

Makoto Sushi - 911 rool - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I cannot believe that I have been coming here for years! I only recently have been trying the rolls. Up until a few months ago, I was so addicted to the spicy ahi plate that I didn't want to get anything else. But I decided to change it up and have been trying a different roll each week. So far the dragon tears and forever are my favorite, but I have several more to go! I keep forgetting to take a picture. But that will be in my next update! read more

Best hand rolls on the island. This mom and pop shop is a hidden gem. They are so friendly and sweet. The rolls are worth it, sooo huge. It's a small little Japanese store tucked away under all the other businesses. read more

Makoto Sushi - Sunrise Roll, Sun and Moon Roll, and side ahi nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great sushi and customer service in this tiny sushi spot. Large selection of sushi. The person helping make sushi selection suggestions had exceptional customer service skills. Ordered from counter and ate on the ample covered outdoor seating. Got the Dragon Tears roll that has spicy tuna on topped with crunchy flakes & green onions and has lots of imitation crab inside. Sushi was decent size- not skimpy like other places. Plate came with toss salad with dressing, wasabi and lots of ginger. You can request the amount of spiciness. They even gave plenty napkins and offered a shoyu bottle to bring to the outside tables where I ate. The Dragon Tears roll had almost too much imitation crab inside but I rather have too much than too little. I'll probably try a different roll though next time like the Goldfish roll that has a variety of different fish on top. read more

Makoto Sushi - Dragon Tears Roll. Spicy Tuna on top and lots of imitation crab inside. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Our last day on island after 7 years here and of course we had to come through. The owner was in Korea, but wanted to thank him with a review! Such a quality sushi place, for reasonable prices. You will always leave full and satisfied! Consider trying my favorite: the sunset on the beach roll *add 911 sauce* it's THE best. Thanks again for being my go to sushi spot for so long! Keep up the good work! So fresh. Ambience: can't be beat, in a parking garages ! Haha but you can always take to go for a beach picnic! read more

Makoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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The food is pretty good & portions are very generous for the price. I saw a lot of reviews recommended the spicy tuna plate so I tried that. Food came out quite quickly considering how busy they were. The ambiance is not amazing as you're sitting outdoors right in the parking lot. read more

When you're craving seafood for both you and your loved ones, look no further. This is the ultimate spot for all of my own sushi needs when I'm not in town. The owner and chef are the same person so patience is greatly appreciated. Flavours and friendly faces are what make this "hole in the wall" an underrated and outside seating helps you feel like a winner inside the covered and cozy parking lot. Be sure to visit or at least stop through when you're driving in the Aiea area :) read more

Makoto Sushi - a man standing in front of a menu board - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Wow these rolls were huge. We definitely over ordered. However, all food was good. The location is interesting as it is in the parking garage lower level. Your options are to order and sit in the garage on cement table or Togo. We sat on the cement which was perfectly fine. read more

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I had the chance to try this place for the first time, & it was great! For starters, the workers are friendly & patient. The shop is small but somehow cozy. I believe the prices are fair. It was my first time trying, & it definitely won't be my last. The roll I chose was the Blue Hawaii Roll, & it was delicious! I barely finished my last two pieces. I wished they had longer open hours. read more

Makoto Sushi - Blue Hawaii Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great place for sushi rolls. Small hole in the wall. Food comes out relatively fast. Friendly staff. There's a decent amount of parking in the shopping area. Worth a visit. read more

Sushi rolls are huge. Not kidding, the size of a 16oz water bottle. Great tasting and great quality. Service was friendly and fast. Not sure who the cashier was but he was super sweet and helpful, oh and very patient as I asked 100 questions. Lol read more

Makoto Sushi - One is a sunset roll. I forget what the other was. Delicious nonetheless. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Haven't had sushi here in a long time! My memory of this place is the food always had big rolls and still until this day never changed that even with inflation. Located in the same parking as ice garden. I phone ordered for a fire bridge roll; spicy crab with ebi and avocado on top. I will say the "spicy crab" was more like "mayo crab" the crab was not spicy itself but the sauce itself had the spice. The rolls were really tasty and can be eaten as a quick lunch amongst two people or to eat half and save for later which is what I did. Service is good, guy at the register whom I also assume from reading reviews is the owner? is very enthusiastic. There's lots of seating outside as well to eat and enjoy your food. read more

Makoto Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Amazing! The service was great, very kind. Nice spot outside the restaurant to sit in the parking lot. The portions are HUGE and for an affordable price. 10/10 definitely will come back & share this gem with others. read more

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When I say these sushi rolls are fat they are FAT. Great variety of sushi/sashimi along with generous portions. I love supporting small businesses and locals, owners are very welcoming and kind. Along with the portion being good so is the quality of the food. Heads up no indoor seating so we usually order ahead, pick up our sushi and then head out to the beach. read more

Makoto Sushi - Shrimp lovers roll Dragon tears roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

It was my first time trying this and place and it's my new fave sushi spot! We did a phone order around 11am on a Tuesday & it was ready in about 15 min. They're located on the same floor as McDonalds, on the left hand side. There was no line yet but a few people were eating at the tables outside. We ordered & shared the Royal Hawaiian roll, Spicy Ahi Plate & Bento #5. EVERYTHING WAS CHEF KISS DELICIOUS!! For the amount of food in the plate, it's definitely worth the price. We're planning on making another stop soon lol. 1000000% recommend!! read more

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New owners took over about 1 month ago! The rolls here are really good! The rice to fish ratio is actually INSANE & the fish is super fresh. The service is here great with really nice workers. The rolls range around $15-19. Definitely the best rolls I've had for the price, size, & taste read more

Makoto Sushi - Sweet honey roll, Sun&Moon roll, Jin roll, royal Jin, eel Felix - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Other yelpers are right about this place. Mouth watering sushi combination, definitely worth to try, so delicious, so fresh and creamy, rich tasting ahi. The gentleman was so sweet and sweet he even brought my order to our car because we didn't know how long to wait but they were fast. We didn't not expect the generous size of the food and the kindness he showed up. This place is only to go orders so don't wait inside expect for any tables to eat at. This restaurant is perfect cute, simple menu and quality food so amazing. read more

Makoto Sushi - Updated menu with prices! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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When you're on a roll the curiosity certainly is fresh! Sadly it came up short for my personal preference in so many ways. I do have a shellfish allergy so I perfectly understand my limitations and have accepted some items I'm unable to have which is understandable. Makoto Sushi keeps popping up in my feeds and seems to focus more in the Instagramable visual stunning sushi rolls that's topped with various items and their "Tempura Roll" section of course all nine has shrimp tempura in all of the items...none for me...."Spicy LOVER Roll" section basically all has shrimp and/or imitation crab in them..."Fresh Fish Rolls" again all has shrimp and/or imitation crab with the exception of the Philadelphia Roll but Salmon and cream cheese...no! "Makoto Special Rolls"...even more shellfish...sigh! Feeling like I'll never be able to try something, the "Special Plate" section had something that got me excited..."Spicy Ahi Plate for $13.95. In this three compartment plate has a small salad with dressing and some ginger and wasabi in the top small section and the main was filled with rice with ahi smothered all over it...my problem it's not cubed but shaved ahi like the area surrounding the bone, it's something that's perfectly normal used in sushi restaurant as you waste nothing but in my opinion is traditionally used in Negitoro. This is plain unseasoned ahi that's either minced or scraped right along the bone omg the texture was so unpleasant which was spread right on the rice with spicy sauce drizzled and the sauce wasn't spicy and didn't season the tuna enough for me though they do provide a shoyu packet I seriously don't see how it would able to save this dish regardless. Delightful gentleman who was nice enough to inform me of the wait due to a large order but two starts isn't because the limited menu as that was my allergy situation, it's the flavorless unpleasant texture fish, flavorless non-spicy sauce, the lack of flexibility when asked if I could not have the crab in the rolls. read more

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Yesterday 9/25/25 this is my first time trying Makoto Sushi since i live in town, the drive is 25 minutes with traffic. I arrived at 5:25 p.m for dinner and ordered 2 orders of ahi nigiri with 2 orders of salmon nigiri. They were both priced at almost $8 for 3 pieces of nigiri per order, that's expensive! I could order nigiri sushi's at other places for $4. Excellent customer service plus the ambiance was very small but cozy. The salmon and ahi was melt in your mouth fresh, now i know why it's expensive. 3 stars because the price is high and the drive is too far for me but i had a excellent dinner, mahalo Makoto Sushi. read more

It's Japanese fusion sushi time! I love that they provide a generous amount of ginger and wasabi. That's right. Your home girl is the one who would ask for extra wasabi. The roll is stuffed with imitation crab or ahi (depending on the one you order). It comes with a side of small fresh lettuce salad too. So far I tried the Jin's special (crab with salmon on top), Dragon Tears (Crab and Spicy Ahi, Crunch, Masago and Green Onion on Top), and your traditional unagi roll. I really like the Dragon tears because of the masago on the top. Boss man and lady are very sweet and kind. Boss man took my order and was honest about the wait time during lunch time prime time (25 minutes). Trust me, the wait is worth it. You won't find reasonable prices for this kind of quality anywhere else. Happy Yelping! read more

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