I don't need pretentious high priced dinners when I'm in Maui, I'm there to chill. That is why I…read morelove Miso Phat, you bring your own beer or wine (Conveniently there is a convenience store with lots of those options just a few doors down.) My wife doesn't enjoy sushi, but her baked fish was amazing and she was more than happy! Not pictured was a fresh, off menu roll I also enjoyed that was a daily special. But the TNT roll was amazing as well!

We ordered a mix of their signature rolls as the friendly server Nico suggested and everything was…read morefresh, flavorful, and beautifully put together. Nico was attentive to guests needs and the service was very fast. Ambiance was overall laid back and inviting. The House Special (the one Guy Fieri put on the map) lives up to the hype -- bold, rich, and perfectly balanced. The TNT roll brought the heat in the best way, with crispy shrimp tempura and ahi poke on top that just worked. The Miso Phat Roll was a standout -- spicy tuna and cucumber inside, topped with broiled unagi, avocado, tobiko, and that sweet unagi sauce... every bite hit. The 007 Roll (their "secret" one) felt like a greatest-hits combo with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and avocado layered over a California roll -- super fresh and satisfying. The shrimp-topped spicy tuna roll was another win -- simple but done right. The poke (ahi + hamachi with spicy mayo and sriracha) was next level -- hot rice, cold fish, insanely fresh that melted in your mouth. That contrast in temperature and texture made it magical! Definitely coming back when back in Hawaii. A solid 5/5.

Outstanding Tempura! Thin sliced vegetables with a light batter that came out crispy and softread more

Best sushi of our sushi snob lives! Over the years, we've…read moreturned into Sushi snobs. Not only that, but we nearly always have to get the Omakase ("Leave it to the chef") wherever we go. Until we came to Oao, our favorite had been Nobu, down the road in Wailea. Well, I am here to tell you that, hands-down, there is a new gold medalist in town! The quality, presentation and taste--every single course--knocked it out of the ballpark! And, much to our surprise, the last Main course of Wagyu beef was a veritable grand slam! We came for the Sushi, but never in my life have i tasted such heavenly steak! The exceptionally aloha-friendly staff, such as Ronson and Iggy, were above and beyond helpful. Add to my snobbery my pallet for a good sake. Well, Iggy was able to steer me to an exceptionally perfect Daiginzo brew to complement our Omakase feast of the evening. Be sure to include an order of mussels, and you can't go wrong with anything Hamachi, such as the carpaccio. The atmosphere is somewhat traditional sushi bar, with an aloha flair. It is not very spacious, and will fill up in both guests and noise. Tune those out and you'll be fine. By the way, be sure to make reservations! A Word of warning, this is a sushi bar in the heart of Maui, and is it priced accordingly. That said, it is well, well worth the splurge!

Seriously the best sushi we've ever had. Almost as good as the food was the music. Chef Hiro-san…read moreand 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!

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

amazing sushi and apps... we love the firecracker roll,…read moretempura lobster and the tried rice!! good service on the beach and good vibes.... it's a must try!! oh and if u sit at the bar the bartender is the BEST!! mahalo

We found Isana on our last night in Maui and wish we had gone sooner…read more The space feels like it may have once been a teppan spot, but don't judge it on that. The food is what matters and it's excellent. You can truly taste how fresh the fish is, which makes sense given it's fisherman-owned. We had spicy tuna hand rolls and a mix of nigiri including kanpachi, sake, bigeye tuna, and hamachi. Everything was clean, fresh, and really well executed. Bonus points for having kizami wasabi. The bigeye with kizami wasabi was a standout. Our son ordered the tonkotsu pork ramen and loved it. Service was just as good as the food. Winnie took great care of us and made the whole experience even better. Friendly service, great ocean view, and seriously fresh fish. Definitely worth a visit.

update 2/26: This…read morewas to be our special "nite out " dinner. And , it was great. Plan to spend, over A C note and no bar for two. BUT, seafood here is over the top, my wife had a white fish like ONO, but too long a name to spell. Over mashed potatoes and grilled veges Mine was Blackened and seared Ahi over sticky rice and asparagus spears. We both had a nice small Caesar. The sushi bar no longer is here. Completely removed and replaced with about a dozen or more tables for four. Really , if you want a treat at sunset , come here. Great service.

Honestly, I wanted this place to be great but it was decidedly sub par. I adore their Plantation…read morelocation, this one not so much. Walked in before 5:00pm with no reservation for a party of four. Well, that was a mistake. Despite idle wait staff and maybe only five occupied tables out of 20-30 total they made us wait for about a half hour. The reason was other people made reservations and were expected. When they finally sat our party the restaurant was still 2/3 empty. There was really no reason to keep us waiting that i could see. When you see someone in the party is disabled and using assistive devices you should be more accommodating. It kind of felt like we were being punished for not having a reservation. Also, expect a 3% service charge for the back of the house. Really, for the prices they charge for mahi fragments you could pay those people without a surcharge. Portions here are tiny. My mahi fragments were dry, over spiced and served with two unseasoned baby bok choi leaves and a slice of grilled tomato. For the price of almost $40.00. The beer was good and so was our server so they got one star for that. Otherwise, this place is touristy, overpriced and the maitre d' is slow on the uptake. Overall, there are plenty of great restaurants on Maui, recommend you try one of those.

I still love Satoe and the idea of this place. I loved it so much the first time, I made a point to…read morereturn 3 years later. Sadly, the sushi did not meet my expectations this time. Traditionally, sushi chef put soy sauce and wasabi in the between the fish and rice, and it's part of the flavor. I don't remember how it was done last time, but that was not the case this time. I had to awkwardly flip the nigiri pieces and dip the fish side in soy sauce, and then they fall apart. Ugh. Also, I didn't appreciate the size of the rice. It was impossible for me to eat the whole piece in one bite, but it's kind of rude not to under the traditional Japanese etiquette. The fish quality was.....okay. TBH, I had better in Sacramento/Roseville for way cheaper. I had more elegant, delicious, and satisfying omakase in San Diego, New York, Shanghai....you name it. For the price (even adjusted for the Maui premium) and the capability of the owners, I truly believe they could do better. Sending love!

We really enjoyed our meal here - the sushi was excellent; not only the fish but also the sushi…read morerice was slightly sweet (just right). We each ordered the Omakase Sushi "A", and because the meal was so good we ordered 2 more rolls to share -- the 6 piece California roll (with real crab), and the eel and cucumber roll served with warm, just cooked eel and a sweet eel sauce. Make a reservation by SMS text, with the number on their website. It's a small place, though a walk-in two-top was able to get a seat the Thursday night we were there around 7 or 8ish. We were also able to make day-of reservations a few hours before they opened for dinner service. I'd go again; and I'd also get their recommended two-bottled-beer drink again (a mix of a chocolatey dark malt with a dry light beer) -- I'm not a big beer fan or drinker in general and I found this very tasty with the meal.

Back after 4 years to our happy place (Hawaii and here!). The hits still hit and I am happy to add…read morea few more! Okonomayki is still delish! Musubi - didn't have spam but pork rolled over the rice with a teriyaki glaze. One of the best variations I've had!! The kids couldn't get enough of it. Kamameshi - slow cooked rice casserole (like Chinese clay pot rice). Infused the rice with an amazing smoky flavor. I had octopus for protein which I enjoyed but my kids weren't able to appreciate it (they like it grilled). Miso butter fish - classic black cod dish. Did not disappoint! Scallop sashimi - very fresh and tasted like butter

My mistake suggesting this place to my friends who came in expecting yakitori skewers only to find…read moreout they no longer serve it. They also didn't have another item we wanted most likely because it was a couple hours before closing, so it another disappointment but the food we did end up getting was still amazing. The service was great anyways, and I highly recommend the beef sukiyaki!! Peach and grape chu-his were also really yummy and pretty dangerous as they were on the sweeter side so it's easy to drink! We also got the miso butter cod fish and kimchi cucumber which were both great

5 tables/14 seats, 5 seats at sushi bar…read more We enjoyed the spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and rainbow rolls, starting with edamame. Each roll was beautifully prepared--fresh, simple, and full of flavor. The space is small and intimate, with limited table and bar seating, making it best suited for couples or small groups rather than larger parties. An understated, hidden gem that delivers excellent sushi in a relaxed, casual setting.

Stopped in for lunch and waited about 10 minutes for a table. No reservations, walk- in only. No…read moretake-out orders. My favorite is the scallops dynamite- that sauce over rice- YUM! We also enjoyed the rainbow roll, unagi role, shrimp tempura roll, baked California roll, beef curry, unagu donburi, tako sunomono, and tako poke. It was plenty for the four of us and we took some of our sushi home. They have some new hot items since our last visit. Chicken cutlet with gravy and hurricane chicken. You can bring your own booze(market just a few doors down). They offer hot tea and soda. Loved our lunch. Highly recommend!

Very unconventional to order at the Hostess counter. My parents were sceptical but the digitized…read moreorder came pronto. Outside seating option was pleasing but the whole place was open and breezy. Food presentation was exceptional. Everyone in my party enjoyed onolicious food w a Chefs kiss! Off the lovely sounding menu we odered: -Pacific Mahi mahi w lilikoi picatta sauce, baby greens & organic Jasmin brown rice -Pake Chicken kabobs on cabage w beet strings, kale & green papaya -Loco Moko Classic grass fed Angus mushroom onion gravey & fancy mac salad -Korean Bulgogi Burger, grass fed cret. Angus -Chef created desert family style, a French Toast stuffed w Marsapone, fresh whiping cream, garnished w blueberry, strawberry banana amd pinapple slices. I don't allow myself dessert but it looked so good, I had to try a wedge, which melted in my mouth. The manager Dan quietly asked if we were enjoying our food bringing us a utensil set we had not noticed we needed and seemingly got around to all customers.​ Overall fantastic experience to remember, as I slip into Hawaiian Paralysis w a smile for a Siesta.

I always send my hang gliding guests here when they're looking for live music and the best food on…read moremaui. I love the poke bowl- it's great that they use brown rice, just a little more healthy than the most restaurants - and I think the fish is fresh caught daily. I've seen local fishermen delivering fish here on a regular basis. Love the live music by local talent too, really sets the Hawaiian tone. They have live music every night which makes this a great place to go in the evenings for a poke bowl, beer, and music. It's definitely busy during the rush hours of breakfast and dinner, but it's busy because everyone loves this place. The service is great, the food comes out pretty quickly once you've ordered.

I hate to give them a bad review, but it's all based on the circumstances…read more We were so excited to be able to get a reservation over 2 months ago. We were just about to leave our resort when I put it in Google Maps, but AI said they may be closed! Checked my confirmation...no, date is correct. Called the restaurant, left a message. Googled it: which took me to their instagram page: they're closed for renovations from 2/15 through 3/4! Maybe the storms the previous week caused this? I hope it's nothing serious, but we were just so disappointed, and no one has ever reached out to us. And yelp still shows they're operating normal hours!

Strip mall sushi for fine dining prices? It's BYOB, which would be fine if their website told you…read morethat. It doesn't, anywhere. Instead, you show up for your $100/plate omakase (or, God forbid, $185 20-course dinner) and find out you can pair it "with anything from Long's Drugs next door." Or, hey, they have Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite. It might still have been worth it if the sushi were great, but it wasn't. It was pretty good -- better than most places -- but not great. There was nothing particulalry creative about the nigiri, and it wasnt technically outstanding, either - one of us found a scale and another a bone. It simply wasnt worth the price, even on Maui. We drove down from Kapalua to eat here: I would absolutely not do that again. Left feeling disappointed and mildly ripped off. Shout out to the single waitress who handled the entire front-of-house; she was working hard.