Have to admit, this was one of my favorite sushi restaurants. I slowly forgot about it cause it was always too busy to get in. I am a last minute person. The owner has expressed to me they have been slow which was shocking. So now I am back at least 3 times a week. Come back to Sushi Ii if you live their food. Their pricing has not changed for 2 years. Quality is still exceptional. read more

Not sure what Sushi "ii" refers to. Maybe good in Japanese? Located in Sam Sung Plaza. Free parking with validation. We called for same day reservation and we were lucky to get a counter seats for three. I was skeptical at first because I'm not a fan of raw sushi and usually most sushi restaurant serve only that. But I was surprised to see other none sushi entrees. I really enjoyed their Hamachi Kama, sauteed mushroom, fresh oysters, and Miso butterfish. They were all good. I also liked the atmosphere for variety of diners if you know what I mean. Sometimes, sushi only restaurant can be intimidating. Sushi chefs were also friendly and the servers. I noticed lots of visitors and residents. If you have a big group, this might be good option but do call in advance. It's not a huge restaurant but I saw 2 big groups dining in having a good old time. read more

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I've been wanting to try Sushi ii for yearssss now but just haven't gotten to do so. So when the perfect opportunity came up, I decided now's the time! I booked a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday because the both of us have never been here before. And it definitely was a good decision. He ordered the crispy shrimp, crab nigiri with kani miso, and amaebi nigiri and it came with the miso soup with the head of the shrimp. And we both got the same sushi sets. It came with all the good stuff and good amount! Everything tasted so fresh and very good. The uni and the ika were my favorite nigiri's on the platter! When we got there we were able to choose where we wanted to sit because it wasn't so crowded. So we chose to sit in the side room which was nice because there was only one other couple there so we didn't have to sit so close to people and could have our own conversations peacefully lol I'm so glad we got to try Sushi ii and hope to be back again sometime. read more

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Food 8 of 10 Service 10 of 10 Ambiance 10 of 10 Fresh and knowledgeable about the products read more

10/10 omakase experience and the oysters were to die for. Sat at the bar and loved the service and ambiance. read more

Sushi ii - Bone marrow with pickled onions and bread - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here for a dinner date with my hubs, sitting at the counter. We didn't do omakase as there isn't officially one like some other restaurants. It's pretty much you sit down and the chef would serve you sushi until you say stop, and our server said it's roughly about $10 a piece. Since it's our first time here, and they have an extensive menu, we decided to go for the assorted sushi with maki plate to try it out first before we potentially commit to an omakase next time. We had about 10 pieces of nigiri and 10 pieces of tuna maki. Thats a lot of food for the price actually! (Lots of rice) the nigiri that stood out to us was the ika, eel, akami, hamachi, botan shrimp. The ika was not chewy at all. So smooth and a pleasant. And omg we both normally don't like eel but that piece was perfectly charred with slight crisps on the edge! It might be the best eel nigiri I've had. Their akami was really fresh, even though it's not my favorite. Hamachi and botan shrimp was of good quality as well! Some disappointments though - Chutoro was a tad bit stringy, and the salmon was close to abysmal. It didn't taste fatty or fresh at all. Not good quality. We also got some small apps before our sushi plate. The deep fried baby octopus could've been better. It's on the chewy side. Baby octopus is a hit or miss really. When it's good it's really good. I love how they had ankimo. The sauce and the shredded daikon and shiso leaf went really well together. I devoured the whole plate. Overall it's a pleasant meal and we had a great evening. Not everyone sat at the bar. Groups were sitting at tables. Parking gets better when you go inside the lot, away from the narrow lane of the entrance/exit of the lot. We got free validation from the restaurant. read more

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Located in the most kamikaze pkg lot on keeaumoku, only cuz it shares pkg with other businesses mostly restaurants. this place is a gem for drinks and pupus. The food is always fresh and tasty with a nice array of choices. I actually never had anything yet that was sub par. I do love the Kama cuz it comes with tsuri daikon. Best to make reservations if you want to come during peak times. read more

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The food was really good. The service was also great. The staff was also very friendly. We will definitely go back!

Delicious little gem tucked away at a small plaza. Tried the chef omakase which is basically customizable to how many pieces of nigiri sushi that your heart desires roughly $10/piece. They come 4 pieces at a time. Quite full already after 8 pieces but forgot to stop the chef and I was greedy for uni so ended up eating 15 pieces. Haha Super fresh raw fish especially the Australian langostino (small lobster) and Kinki fish and house marinated ikura. Overall very good value compared to other omakase I have researched. read more

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Sushi ii. Let us speak plainly--because poetry is wasted on the unworthy and hyperbole falls short when faced with the sublime. Tucked into an unassuming corner of Honolulu, Sushi ii is not merely a restaurant. It is a shrine. A sanctuary of obsession. The kind of place where ingredients are not sourced--they are summoned, weekly, from the icy coasts of Japan like tribute to a demanding and discerning god. The chef? A surgeon with a blade, a poet with vinegar. His knives whisper secrets into slivers of Hokkaido uni so fresh, they still taste of the cold sea wind that kissed them hours before. His rice? Ah, the Hokkaido rice--each grain a tiny jewel, warm, seasoned with restraint and reverence, holding together like a quiet promise. This is not your average sticky filler. This is rice composed with the same seriousness as a haiku. The toro melts. The kinmedai glows. The ankimo tastes like butter that's read philosophy. Every cut, every brush of nikiri, every seasonal flourish--executed with an intensity that borders on spiritual. You don't come here for ambiance. You come here because you're a worshipper. A believer. Or a fool who's about to be converted by one piece of otoro so rich, it'll make you question every decision you've ever made about food and fidelity. Yes, it's expensive. But mediocrity is cheap, and this--this is transcendence wrapped in seaweed. Sushi ii doesn't serve sushi. It serves clarity. And if you don't understand that, perhaps you weren't meant to. read more

Sushi ii - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Another great visit. Soft shell and Ava salmon roll were scrumptious. Bone marrow was rich and flavorful. Sashimi and sushi combo was fresh and delicious! Service was quick and spot on. Ambiance was upbeat and enjoyable. I'll be back! read more

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This is a very small restaurant buried in a strip mall. It can be a challenge to find, but worth it to come. While this is not my favorite sushi place on the island, but it very good and highly recommend to come. My tip would be to order your sushi in waves so that the fish does not warm up. I ordered the sushi platter and was savoring a bit too long and some of the fish did not taste as fresh at the end. I recommend making reservations and sitting at the sushi bar. Appetizers: fried baby octopus were crunchy and full of flavor and highly recommend. The medley of mushrooms were delicious! The flavor profile on the mushrooms were unlike anything I ate before. Sushi: ordered the sushi platter and it was gorgeous! The fish portions are quite generous and the textures. I was also able to ask for some sushi to be removed. I don't like uni (sea urchin) and tamago (egg) sushi. They removed and I was happy. Again eat your sushi fast for the ultimate freshness. Service: fast and excellent Bathroom cleanliness: average, there is one tiny bathroom in the other part of the restaurant. Restaurant cleanliness: bar area was very clean read more

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Food was fresh and tasty, service was good. We were able to make a reservation easily and sat promptly when we arrived. I am never disappointed when I dine at Sushi ii! read more

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Always a fantastic experience at ii. The fish was incredibly fresh, and each roll was beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, attentive. read more

It's a small cozy place. Appetizers were very tasty but some items were kind of small. The lamb was over cooked but the other items were good. The sushi was excellent so I definitely will go back. Parking sucks during peak hours, I had to park on the street. Please see my pics on what I ate. read more

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Ok, I see the 5 star reviews and SUSHI ii did NOT disappoint. Ever since my husband & I splurged on Michelin star omakase sushi hasn't been the same, but Sushi ii is just as amazing and def didn't burn the wallet too hard. Parking was a bit challenging since the restaurant is in a tiny strip. There are a lot of restaurants around that looked appealing that I'd like to try in the future. I wonder how businesses around here survive since there's barely any parking to accommodate hungry people. But I guess if the food is good, people are willing to walk right? Everything we ordered was delicious. The beef cheek reminded me of a melt in your mouth bolognese pasta. As for fish? Excellent quality, not fishy, and worth every dollar. Just order whatever you see appetizing on the menu. You won't be disappointed with any dish. read more

A friend who lives in Honolulu turned us on to this nice sushi bar tucked away in a strip mall about 10 minutes from Waikiki. It's a good value but with trade offs. Food: Most of our food was above-average to excellent. The mushroom medley was perfect. The baby octopus appetizer was fantastic. But the sushi combo for $52was a mixed bag. Most of the sushi was good. I saved the tuna until the end, and it had a slightly "off" and acidic note. Drinks: Had Orion beer from Okinawa and it paired well with the sushi Service: OK service but here's a trade off. We ordered everything at once, and it all came out practically at the same time. We should have ordered in waves to better time our meal. Also, the staff is a bit overworked and not very attentive. Ambiance: simple working class sushi bar Value: Overall better than average value but the sushi is not perfect like other sushi places in Honolulu read more

This spot was delicious! We had the duck, abalone and scallops for appetizers. I had the rainbow roll and the fish was so fresh and delicious! I'd highly recommend stopping here for tasty sushi. read more

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Our go-to spot for sushi. My favorite items are the: - Chirashi bowl (really great variety of fish) - Caterpillar roll (I am an unagi girl and they give thick pieces of unagi on top) - Spicy ahi roll (nice level of spice and not saucy) - Ikura (I believe they marinate it but it's the best ikura I've ever had) Service is 10/10 - Daniel is always friendly and on top of it. Parking also isn't bad, there is a small parking lot and they validate. read more

My go to sushi place. The quality of the sushi is great. Every tim i want to eat sushi i come here :) Its not too hard to make a reservation unless ur with a big group read more

My first 5 star! I love everything I tried! Flavors and texture were on point. I had the beef tongue which tasted like a slow cooked roast so soft and tender cooked to perfection. The best bone marrow so far on the island nothing fancy just basic but how I'd expect a bone marrow to be this is it. Crispy shrimp like the best pupu ever. The mushroom medley perfectly sautéed nice and buttery. Service excellent ambiance just right . Very welcoming chefs are brilliant and traditional which I love. Host had great suggestions and assisted my lady and I greatly. read more

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Love this place! Fish is always fresh and delicious! Don't ask me about their rolls, I don't think that's real sushi lol. I eat the good raw stuff that's not covered in sauces like O toro, hamachi, uni, ikura, ama ebi, etc. this is my top 3 sushi spots in Hawaii. Clean restrooms and validated parking in front. I definitely recommend Sushi II read more

Best sushi I've ever had. The unagi was incredible in quality and size. Service was very very good. Hole in the wall place and a little hard to find, but well worth it!! read more

Sushi ii - Squid Kaarage Rainbow Roll Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food & Service were great! Small place; Reservations recommended. Definitely would return on next trip to Hawaii.

Had a birthday dinner here tonight with my wife (her birthday), and it was great! We didn't order too much as we weren't as hungry as we both thought we'd be but everything we did order was delicious. We started off with the ahi tataki salad (refreshing) and ama ebi miso soup (the WHOLE ama ebi head included gave it that extra flavor). Then we had the sushi moriawase combo (variety of nigiri and tekka maki) and the rainbow roll (California roll with 5 different fishes on top). To end the meal, I had the ama ebi nigiri. You're probably wondering why 4 starts instead of the full 5 stars right? Well unfortunately they were sold out of the "hotaru ika" and "chuutoro", both from the seasonal menu. I really wanted to sample them but either I gotta get there earlier than 5:30pm or... check out another sushi joint to satisfy my craving. Oh and if you're wondering, they don't do anything special if it's a birthday meal. Overall, great experience. My wife enjoyed her birthday meal. We'll be back. Check em out! read more

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One of the best sushi places on the island for high quality delicious sushi and savory dishes. The ebi nigiri is really sweet, fresh and melts in your mouth. Great foie gras and escargot one of my go to places when I crave those type of dishes. Awesome service and ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

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Didn't realize I visited this restaurant 9 years ago! It is still very good, although prices definitely, as expected, much higher now. The squid legs dish was delicious. I have no qualm in recommending it, but be forewarned that it was kind of overpriced; I guess one gets what he/she pays. Didn't realize they charge $1.00 for parking in the old Samsung Plaza. read more

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Sushi is very fresh and clean. Not fishy like a popular spot in Waikiki area. Place is older but well maintained. Servers were so nice and fast! We had the freshest pieces of sashimi and nigiris and ordered their special bone marrow with eggplant and toast and we were ridiculously happy coz it's the best!!!!! Highly recommend this spot! Book a table tho, we got lucky they had a open table for an hour so we snagged that up! Validates parking in small lot that shares with neighboring businesses. read more

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The food was delicious. I was hoping the lobster would've cooked slightly more well done, but maybe that's how it's suppose to be. Was bummed that I couldn't order a salad because they were out of micro greens and lettuce. I opted for the mushrooms, which was a good choice. The nato roll and spicy tuna was tasty. Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was great. The server was very attentive and kept the water & tea filled. The restaurant is a little small, but there is also a side room for seating. The restaurant is clean. I'm not sure how much parking costs since I walked. This is a great place for lunch or dinner. read more

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Been wanting to try Sushi ii out for a long time and finally had a chance to - on a Saturday night - last minute - 7pm walk in! Sat at the bar and got the omakase lineup. Lettme tell youuuu! It. Was. Amazing. The sushi chefs were local guys that really were catering to what tastes you like and what you preferred with some surprises, pleasant surprises! They say the usual amount of plates that a person gets is about 15 to 17 plates, but we were hungry girls that night and got a total of 21 plates! You can stop ordering whenever you want. There is no set min or max to omakase. There were a lot of white fish options. My favorites that I had there was the first time ever trying this fish called: Akamatsu also known as nodoguro. It's a fatty fish and sooooo delish!! I also enjoyed the Anago! But really everything was fresh and so Ono! The experience was definitely personable and the staff was catering and pleasant. For the quality you get, the prices are pretty reasonable! I would come back for omakase every week! I do with they opened earlier than 5:30pm for my lunch cravings! read more

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You really can't go wrong here. The sushi is always fresh and consistently great--definitely one of my favorites. Service is always friendly and attentive, and I love ordering a variety of dishes to share. It's the perfect spot to eat, drink, and enjoy good company. I haven't tried their omakase yet, but I've heard amazing things. I usually stick to the regular menu because it already has so many of my favorites. read more

What a wonderful surprise to discover such a gem of a sushi restaurant on a Sunday night. We sat at the bar and ordered the nigiri omakase. Everything was of the highest quality, beautifully presented and served--the sushi actually rivaled what my husband eats in Tokyo. Great service, great food, and a great evening. read more

Whether you're visiting as a tourist or whether you're a local to Hawaii, you should definitely make a visit to Sushi ii! With fresh sashimi being delivered to their restaurant every hour or so (according to our waiter), their sushi is definitely a must-try especially with their unique Edomae-style Omakase offering which means there's no set menu - the sushi chef continues to bring you nigiri pieces until you say stop. Honestly, who could say no to that? ORDER: Omakase - Chef's choice of fresh nigiri. Total price depends on how many pieces you end up eating. PRICES: Since the total price can vary depending on how many pieces and which type of fish you get, it's hard to compare with other places. However, every piece I got was extremely fresh and I don't believe it to be too expensive. AMBIANCE: Sushi ii has more of a traditional Japanese decor style, it's very clean, and quite spacious inside. This was one of the few places in Waikiki where we didn't have to wait. read more

This has been on my list since I first arrived to Honolulu last year! Glad I was finally able to experience their menu items. Their seasonal fish list is superb and unique, you wont find it anywhere else. I highly recommend ordering by piece and choosing the ones you like (vs. getting the omakase) so you can get other appetizers like I did! Here were the things on my menu: --Nigiri-- Tai - had to try because of the name Kanpachi Kinmedai - my favorite out of all of them. Akamutsu - second favorite Toro - always a must Scallop mayo Hotate - sweet and soft --Rolls-- Negi Toro - would recommend if you're still hungry Salmon skin roll - didn't stand out too much; I would skip next time --shareables-- - Hamachi Kama - aka yellowtail collar bone. A must order item! So much meat and the crispness and flavor of the skin make this a winner - Bone Marrow Eggplant - a popular item that lives up to the title. Must order! - Chicken Karage - not your typical karage. This was like chicken tenders with crispy and flakey skin. Was good but I would skip next time Cant wait to come back to reorder some items and try other fish from their seasonal list read more

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Sushi Ii is our go to izakaya. The food is really good, the service always prompt and prices are very reasonable. We have never been disappointed by the food there. We always love the soft shell crab, the hamachi or salmon kama and the tofu. The sushi set is generous compared to others and their lamb lollipop, though kind of pricey, is absolutely the best you'll ever eat and we think worth the price. Parking isn't great at the Samsung Plaza - its often crowded and the spaces are tight. But its a sacrifice worth making for a meal at Sushi Ii! read more

Sushi ii is a great restaurant for a more toned down omakase. Everything is very fresh and expertly prepared though. Highly recommend coming by! read more

Phenomenal service and outstanding food. Owner Garrett was very welcoming and knowledgable. The also have rare Japanese and American whiskey. I ordered the Sushi Moriawase along with bone marrow eggplant. read more

Sushi ii - Sushi Moriwase. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to try it out yesterday I was kind of surprised, but I should've known better all you can eat sushi. You're not gonna get quality that he was not red but what do you want for the price and they were out of a lot of things maybe they'll get better in time. read more

Ordered to go. Was looking for spider rolls and the reviews brought me here and they were the best I've had yet! Also got a California roll. Both rolls were too notch, they were $20 a roll. The inside is small but I like that you can see the sushi bar. The place was already full 30 minutes past their opening. There is a small lot there was an attendant, I told them I was just picking up and they said I should be good they give 20 min free. Be nice to the attendant because I heard most people haven't been to friendly. read more

Food was amazing..pricey but fresh and tasty. The waitress and waiter were attentive and friendly. Restaurant is simple and tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. The only issue is the chef's willful refusal to acknowledge us. He looked up as we walked in. We asked for a table and he only pointed at his staff. Sent food as we ordered through his staff. Looked up as we left. Not once did he say a word to us or stop his constant chatter with a local couple to say a single word to us. Don't know what to make of his behavior but it certainly did not feel good or welcoming. However there's no discounting that the food was fresh. We hope the tip only goes to the deserving staff and he takes customer service lessons from his staff. read more