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    Manoa Sushi

    3.1 (132 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    MANOA SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristina C.

    I was craving some spicy ahi today and I wanted to go somewhere close. So I decided to try out Manoa Sushi! I've been told that their Crunch Bowls are SUPER good, but it's not what I expected. ***What I ordered **Crunch Don ~ (5/10) The spicy ahi sits on top of a vegetable pancake. The pancake was a little soggy and the fish quality wasn't the best. Although, this isn't bad for a quick on the go food! Honestly, I'm glad that the rice wasn't dry either! Overall, I would come here if I need a quick fix in the area, but other than that I don't think I will be coming here very often.

    Lisa K.

    What a pretty good place. I have been craving for a good poke bowl. And I believe I just found it!! The Crunch Don was amazing. Love the freshness and the flavor. I would for sure come back.

    Angelo A.

    We've passed by Manoa Sushi numerous times on our many visits to Manoa Marketplace. We're usually there fairly early - to go shopping at the Farmer's Market or to pick up some breakfasty things at Brug or Fendu, and Manoa Sushi isn't typically open at that time. So, the other day, as lunch time approached and our daughters were craving sushi, we figured we'd head there to give them a try (instead of going to one of our standard sushi stops). We ordered: tamago, inari, crunch don, and veg tempura curry. Tamago and inari are pretty basic, so it's hard to mess those up in my opinion. Although, having said that, our girls are tamago snobs and have the criticized the taste of the tamago from some other places. Happy to say that Manoa Sushi's tamago satisfied their discerning palates. The other items were so-so. The veg tempura in the crunch don and veg tempura curry were a little bland. So was the poke on the crunch don. The flavor on the curry was ok. Not the best we've had, but also not the worst. Shop was very clean. Service was very pleasant, especially since communicating through masks and broken English (them, not me) can be challenging. Food was ready quickly. Since we were getting take out, they put the curry in a separate container - instead of pouring it on the tempura and having it get soggy. Wasn't expecting that. Very thoughtful. Oddly, there's a $ minimum to pay with a credit card. Really? COVID protocols - Masks for customers and staff. No indoor seating/dining. Take-out only. Support local businesses!

    Alicia H.

    Save your money and go buy your poke at Safeway or Off the Hook. My picky child who only likes Tamago nigiri insisted I purchased his lunch from here. $6 is such a rip off for some thin egg slices. Only 3 pieces! Also, is there a Nori Shortage? The amount of Nori used is laughable. Idk how people afford sushi here. Their outdoor menu has no prices, it forces you to go inside. Avoid.

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    Megan N.

    Love love love this place especially for their crunch don. If you can't handle heat, stay away from their spicy ahi because it packs a punch (keep a glass of water nearby). Their prices are pretty high but you get what you pay for and it satisfies all your sushi cravings. They also have signs saying that there's a 15$ minimum if you want to pay card but my meal was 13$ and they still accepted my card transaction.

    Lentina V.

    It's hit or miss here. The prices are rather high, and to pay by credit card, the total has to be at least $10 or $15. Quality of the sushi rolls is not bad, though. I haven't been able to find a decent spicy veggie roll, and I don't mind too much paying $3.29 (or so) for one. Except the one time I went on Sunday and they ran out of avocado. Went back on Monday evening and bought one to go, because they were very clearly put out that I came in at 6:40pm, supposed to close at 6:50pm). There was a sign on all the tables- not allowed to dine in after 6:30pm. Hmmm. My handroll was done in record time, like 2 minutes, if even, and as soon as I stepped out at 6:45pm, they closed shop. It's strange because during the daytime, the cashiers are always friendly and helpful. Anyway I got home and saw that my handroll sort of shrunk. If they continue being surly and cheap, I may not want to come back.

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    Reyna A.

    The ikura chiraishi bowl is not as good as it looks. The ika tasted fishy. The slices were so thin. The tamago slice was so thin that it fell apart. The rice was not flavorful enough. It was sushi rice but it was missing something. Probably not coming back here although the service was fast.

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    Got the crunch don. It was overpriced and the rice was kinda hard and not sushi rice. What a disappointment

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    Delicious & fresh sushi. My kids love the keiki bento boxes. We come here to get quick and good sushi!

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    Always amazing service and food when coming here. Our go to will always be their crunch don.

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    4 years ago

    Tempura and rice is yummy! But the ahi isn't fresh. Quality needs to get better if they want to stay afloat unfortunately.

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    2 years ago

    Crunchdon is the best!!! I love the tempura with the poke! I always stop here when I'm in the Manoa area!

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    I love this place. They never disappoint. I love their crunch dons, it's so filling. One of my top 5 sushi places.

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