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

Here for the first time. What an amazing experience, sushi chef is very friendly and knowledgeable about every dish , very nice clean restaurant as well. Super fresh fish , and the shrimp head miso soup and lamb chop was amazing. read more

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Phenomenal sushi. Omakase was very good. Foie gras was out of this world. Had to order both versions multiple times. Oysters were excellent. Miso with shrimp head another must try item. read more

Pleasantly surprise found this hidden gem. Fish is fresh. Sushi does not have too much rice ( which I like ) drink are on point. Service is good and ambiance is just like we were in Japan. Will definitely come back when I crave a good sushi. read more

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Delicious...so delicious! So fresh and the service from our waiter was outstanding. He recommended a sake that was handcrafted and so so good. read more

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Great sushi place! We visited Sushi II during New Year's Eve. Great food selection and fresh fish! Everything was delicious, especially the uni, chutoro and bone marrow. Extremely well-priced for the quality. Service can improve, however. One of the servers was completely unable to recommend a beer and completely to forgot to tell us that the abalone was already sold-out. The other server was great and made us feel welcomed with his attention and recommendations. Nonetheless, the experience is worth it. The ambiance is casual, but the food journey delivers. I would absolutely visit again! read more

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Great quality omakase with some unique items that will scratch that adventurous itch. Price is reasonable and staff is friendly. Highly suggest you sit at the bar for omakase instead of a dining table. read more

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The awesome waiter actually remembered me from over a month ago and offered to seat me at the same table as last time-- what a great memory~!! Salmon avo roll was so big, fresh, tasty, and generous~!! Soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger were all some of the best I've eaten... the ginger in particular was a touch sweeter which I enjoyed. Also, the scallop mayo nigiri was super loaded with lots of scallop pieces & delicious~!! The complimentary water is delicious too~!! The sushi chefs were super friendly & nice on my way out of the establishment & so was the waiter... can't wait to be back again~!! read more

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Went back recently and tried their chirashi. It was so great that I had to come back here and update my review. Best chirashi I've ever had. Get it! read more

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THE BEST SPIDER ROLL + SALMON SKILL ROLL I have ever had! We got seated at the bar and the service was fast and very nice. Staff was friendly and made the restaurant very welcoming. I'll be coming back! read more

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Always consistent!!! 4 stars... decent sushi and service...Casual,dinner and lunch...Overall Good!!

PARKING they share a small private lot with the rest of the tenants in samsung plaza. stalls are hella tight and they run out quick. if you leave after 10 its free parking though. otherwise you have to find street parking nearby SERVICE they were all very polite and professional. nothing super standout about the service, though thats not a bad thing. they cleaned up the plates pretty quick since we were doing omakase. they do tell you what each dish is, but they talk kind of soft, so you have to make sure youre paying super close attention or you'll miss what they say FOOD overall the sushi was good enough. though i guess because i had heard so many good things about this place i was maybe expecting more? smaller balls of rice, and decent sizes of fish. my favorite was the ikura as they marinate it in a dashi sauce first so its super flavorful. otoro was good, but not melt in your mouth. it had a slight chew to it, like it had been frozen and didnt quite defrost all the way. nigiri itself tasted fresh and for the most part was kept very simple (just fish and rice). only a couple of the pieces had a little something extra, like the ikura. most were raw fish with only a couple being seared or cooked. while its called omakase, it is a set coursed menu with 19 dishes. and not sure how often the selection actually changes or if they keep it the same all the time. according to the specials board though they do bring in seasonal fish, most of which were featured in the omakase. i would go back, for sure. it was really yummy, but i wouldnt necessarily say it was the best sushi id ever eaten. or that it was so superb it really made me go OMFG! read more

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Went back again with the family the food was just as tasty as the first time. I just wanted to change my opinion of the decor. This time i sat facing the sushi bar as opposed to next to the drink cooler and facing the wall. It is nicely decorated, love the hooks at the sushi bar. Highly recommend this place. Thanks, Garrett for the ono grindz! read more

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The food is excellent! The fish is always fresh and prepared in a variety of ways. Besides sushi, there are delicious side dishes and appetizers from which to choose. The sake, beer and wine menu is extensive with a wide range of prices. The service has always been excellent! The ambience is casual and comfortable. There is counter space and tables for large groups and families. Upon request Sushi-Ii can reserve the entire restaurant if you wish to host a private event. read more

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Our oldest got engaged over the weekend! What a good reason to celebrate and enjoy a delicious omakase dinner! Make your reservations early. Sushi ii opens at 5:30PM with a line to get it. Walk-ins are welcome, but best to make reservations beforehand. We love sitting at the sushi bar watching Sushi Chef Steve prepare each dish and share with us some facts about the fish/seafood and his style/'method of preparation! We're constantly learning something new every time! Steve serves the freshest seafood flown in from Japan and caught fresh locally. We recommend Sushi ii for some of the freshest seafood served up to please your palate and each dish is picture perfect every time! Steve's surrounding staff are kept busy throughout the evening, but will always keep your cup of hot tea hot and make sure you stay well-hydrated and enjoy your meal. Steve is entertaining and so sweet to do something special to make the meal memorable. If you're hungry for sushi give Sushi ii a try. There's validated parking right outside. Kanpai! read more

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Sushi was worth the price Reservations via phone and it was nicely populated. We got omakase to try everything out. Best was the Tuna, of course. Got unagi on the side and it was so satisfying. Best dish was the duck with orange and pears. I like duck why not. If you like duck, definitely get it. Very tasty, especially coming from a sushi place. read more

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If you find yourself looking for a casual but good sushi place in Honolulu this is your spot. You'll be greeted in the traditional japanese sushi restaurant fashion when walk into the comfy dining area. While some of our friends opted for a 2-3 hour omakase experience at another place we just wanted some good sushi without the time restraints. Also I was specifically looking for a sushi spot that served salmon skin as was craving. Here's what we ordered: - Salmon skin salad - oh man i still frequently think of this salad, what a great mix of crispy salmon skin and micro greens that's dressed well. I'd say this is a do not pass on item if you like salmon skin. - Assorted nigiri sushi - we tried the two different eel nigiris side by side, Ikura, chutoro, sake, hamachi, kanpachi, akaebi w. fried head and the abalone. They were all great, but the abalone is chewy and crunchy just note. The above items paired well with a bottle of dassai 39 sake on ice. Our waitress was great as well checking on us frequently. Would recommend making reservations here just in case, as it was busy on a Sunday even. read more

Located across Walmart in the old Sam Sung area in the same parking lot as Karai Crab, the parking is limited and there is limited parking on the street also. But the food is fantastic the karaage chicken is the best I had it was very flavorful and the the batter was light and flaky! The sushi was full of fresh fish and not the type with more rice then fish. The ika sashimi was tasty and well presented with lots of shredded daikon and shiso leaves. Also the ika gesso grilled was done perfectly not under cook and not over cooked. The Skate fin was very tasty and grilled just right. The Shisamo was also done right not over cooked and still moist with all the eggs. The Spider roll had the largest soft shell crab I seen with lots of Tobiko toppings, it was delicious! The huge amounts of different types of sake is a sales lovers dream of all the choices available! They have limited seating and the tables only can seat 4 per table unless you sit on the sushi counter seats, so call an make your reservation if not you might be able to get seating! read more

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I was looking for an omakase sushi place and this was the only place that was open till later in the night and I am glad I visited this restaurant. I had to call them to make a reservation because they don't do online reservation. The place was packed when O got there. It's a small sushi place and it was busy. When I arrived, I was seated right away at the bar. They have 2 different options for Omakase- 1. Nigiri omakase 2. Sashimi omakase. I picked the nigiri omakase. This omakase was different than the ones I've been to in the past. For this Omakase, there is no set menu. You basically pick between the 2 options, and you keep getting served until you are full. So basically you have to tell them when you are done and then they charge you for whatever you ate. Two other things to note here are that - 1. You can tell your server to kindly include any particular nigiri options that you want as part of your omakase experience. 2. This omakase includes some exotic Japanese fish. The cost of each nigiri is based on the market price, and it is usually around $7/piece. I got to try following nigiri as part of my omakase experience - 1. Seasonal fish × 5 2. Shima aji 3. Hirame 4. Ika 5. Mirugai 6. Hoy scallop mayo 7. Kani 8. Uni 9. Ikura 10. Unagi 11. Kinmedai 12. Mutsu 13. Anago 14. Crab Every nigiri that I tried was fresh, tender, flavorful, and had a clean taste. Some of the nigiri were seared and some were slightly salted, and they didn't require any ponzu sauce. Some of their nigri had more wasabi than what I usually like, but it was still really good. Each nigiri came with a generous cut of the fish. Even the ginger on the side was very flavorful, with a good balance of sweet and slightly tangy flavors. My favorites were uni, unagi, eel, hirame, and scallop mayo. I would definitely come back next time I visit Honolulu. There is a small parking lot in the complex where the restaurant is located. The restraunt validates your parking. read more

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You know you have to eat sushi when coming to Hawaii! When entering, the waiter greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. We didn't so they asked if we were okay with sitting at the bar. We ordered the bone marrow, mushroom medley and 2 omakase sets. We definitely should have asked for the omakase price ($130 per set) .... It was no where near what we had guessed but honestly it was worth the experience!! Bone marrow w/ roasted eggplant - 10000/10!!!! So freaking good Mushroom medley - 10/10 also really good Omakase - 11/10 fish were all really fresh & so yummy! Our sushi chef was so outgoing which is a bonus!! Omakase is chef's choice and sadly he didn't add salmon onto the course :( Overall, I would definitely come back again!! read more

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Sushi ii is the best sushi restaurant I've been to including Japan. The fish is fresh, well prepared, and very tasty! I believe the owners are Hawaiians. I've taken many friends to this establishment and they all liked the food, service and atmosphere (non-touristy). Can't wait to return. read more

I've been here 3x now. First two times we sat at the sushi bar and did omakase. The most recent time was at the room in the back with bf's family. Went here in 2017, 2020, and 2022. They've always had really fresh fish and I've enjoyed eating here. Service has also always been really good. Water being filled and items brought quickly. However it did take awhile for my ikura nigiri to come out last time. I almost forgot I ordered it haha. The ikura was super good tho, so worth the wait. Menu did get smaller now but still plenty of things to eat ! Parking can be shitty if the lot gets full. The stalls in the front of the restaurants are super narrow. I'd recommend parking in the further stalls if can so there is more space. read more

Sushi ii - Hamachi kama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I did the individual nigiri and got salmon, tuna, toro, uni and unagi. I enjoyed all of them very much! We got miso soup, along with shrimp and corn. Enjoyed everything! Service was good. I did schedule reservation for sushi bar but when we got there there was no space at the sushi bar which was a bummer. Ambiance was nice, It was quite big insides read more

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This restaurant was SO good. The food is good, service was good, and it was cute inside! We ordered a lot of different dishes, all of them were good. The specials board is so important, you wanna take advantage of seasonal specials because they won't be there forever! The food also came out in a super reasonable amount of time which was great because we were so hungry. They don't have dessert which was just a TINY bit disappointing but not at all worth taking a star away from them. Get there earlier to be able to order more things on the menu though. Unfortunately they were out of a couple of things we wanted to order. I went with my family and it was a great atmosphere for that sort of dinner. It wasn't too loud, we could all hear each others conversations and the menu was clear and easy to read. I will definitely come back for any occasion! Date night, family dinners, or with friends. read more

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What an incredible Omakase experience! The nigiri was the best we've ever had, although it was on the expensive side, it was definitely worth it. Their fish is fresh and served at the perfect temperature. We were each served about 15 pieces and the chef explained each one to us. It seems like most of their fish is sourced from Japan. I would advise making reservations in advance. We will be back to try other menu items. read more

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In case you're wondering, definitely worth the $$$. The food here is so good and fish is fresh. I love that they have a big selection of food to try too - it's not just the sushi. We ordered a ton of dishes and loved them all - except maybe the lamb lollipops (they were okay, but I'd rather get more sushi next time). The service here was great too. The servers made some recommendations for us and were super friendly. They were knowledgeable about all the menu items we asked about and didn't mind all the questions. They're located off Keeaumoku near Ala Moana. The spots in the parking lot are pretty small, so if you have a bigger car, you might want to park elsewhere. We went there around 6p and the parking attendant told us to just get validation and our parking would be free (I think it might be different later in the night). read more

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Came here for a belated Father's Day celebration with my parents and opted for the omakase :) in addition to that, we ordered the bone marrow with eggplant (delicious and rich! Highly recommend) Now.. for the omakase.. we were hungry! And my mom and I each have preferences (ie: She doesn't like uni, ikura, or amaebi). While most times you just trust the chef, we just asked if we could state our preferences.. and they definitely accommodated us ! Big plus. In total, I think we had like 24 courses LOL (I told you we were hungry), and there was not 1 piece of nigiri that I had a hard time chewing or didn't like. The nigiri omakase is definitely traditional, so if you are looking for an omakase with cool and unique sauces on top of the nigiri, I would look elsewhere. However, here, I definitely recommend if you want to appreciate different types they have to offer. I don't remember every single piece we ate, but I think my favorite was the hotate (scallop), that I think came with a little lemon juice and sprinkle of sea salt.. so good! The meal ended with a miso soup with the heads of the langostino in it. We were stuffed, and I was thinking we would have to charge at least $150 per person, but to my surprise, it was only $100 per person! What a steal :) I definitely recommend this place - just make sure to make reservations! read more

Sushi ii - Part of omakase - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have been at sushi ii many times, at least once a month with my sushi lover son. We tried many other places as well. Sushi ii is one of the best! Great fresh fishes from Japan and great services! Reasonable price and the chef Steve is the funniest, best chef and very accommodating! read more

Sushi ii - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good fabulous food and ambiance. service ( wait person) was not nice, I'm from Japan but she treated me like I don't know anything about sushi. I have been many places especially for high end OMAKASE places but never experienced , even sushi chef never treat customers. Very ignorance service. read more

My bf and I LOVE sushi, and we definitely had to come here on our short trip to hawaii. This place was recommended to us. The food here is so delicious, super fresh and we loved everything we ordered. Of course all of the nigiris were delicious, especially the ama ebi which is my favorite. This place seems to specialize in foie gras dishes. I highly recommend the fois gras with apple butter and toast, so unique and delicious! The apple butter goes so well with it. Also love the grilled abalone, definitely prefer it grilled over eating the sashimi. The buttery miso sauce they used was to die for. ALL nigiris here were amazing! Super fresh, try out the ama ebi, uni, toro, scallop mayo and snow crab with miso sauce. read more

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Never disappoints. My family and I have come here a few times, usually for sporadic celebrations. Service is always great, and I like the smaller, intimate setting, feels very cozy. Now the fish: To DIE for. I wasn't much of an uni fan until this restaurant put me on. Everything is so fresh I feel transported out of my body with every bite. My family got a variety of ala carte items and apps, and I went for the until-you-stop omakase. Go big or go home. The amount of sushi I ate was disgusting. Each bite I convinced myself I had more room in my stomach because I wanted to see which each new course would bring. Next time I'll remember to drink less water so I have more space for sushi. That said, it is a bit on the pricier side. My family usually racks up a fairly sized bill when we eat out together, so we were expecting as much. Definitely go try them out, you probably want to call ahead for resers Cheers read more

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Best sushi/sashimi I've ever had! Service is excellent and love the cozy vibes. A must! read more

Sushi ii - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sushi ii - yes! ii = good in japanese (pronouned ee ee), not "2" a couple blocks from ala moana great :) good balance of locals. try the sides/starters happy to report, has not lost charm read more

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03/21/21 First time out. Still the best omakase in town. Tonight we added deep fried Mediterrane sea bass Temperature check upon entry. lots of space and bar seating limited. Sushi Chef brings in the vest fish from Japan..always so fresh. read more

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The absolute best raw fish we found in Honolulu (and we tried about ten different restaurants). I'd recommend highly to anyone who wants authentic Japanese sushi. Both ambiance and service felt really authentic. Reservations are an absolute must but they may have last minute ones if you are open to very early or very late dinner. read more

We also had the ribeye steak and it was so good. Everything was so good, I highly recommend this place for the best sushi and steak, but the bone marrow is a must try. The place is a tiny hole in the wall and isn't very high class at all, but the food is top notch, the best I've had yet. The waiter Daniel was awesome, he helped us with what ever I needed, and was super friendly. Go try this place you won't be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Loved that they had rarer options like yari ika and abalone and special nigiri that I wasn't familiar with like kinki and akamuru. Everything I had was incredible and servers were very friendly. I also like that you can order single pieces of sushi so you can try more things. I got there just after opening without a reservation, but as it got later, you could tell it's best to have reservations as they were pretty busy even for a Thursday evening. This will be a staple for sure!!! read more

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Nothing negative about this sushi restaurant! Everything was fresh and bursting with enough flavor that you don't lose the actually taste intended. Had 2 servers and they did an amazing job handling the entire restaurant, both worked together to provide excellent service. Didn't get to meet sushi chefs, we were in the side room as we had a larger party. Nice seating arrangements, we thought we were gonna be huddled and squished together with a large party, but there was more than enough space and room for our party of 6. Sushi Omakase is amazing they start off with items that are familiar then work their way up to the exotic items. They advise you when to and which sauce to use and when not to. Huge kudos to the server for also acknowledging and identifying each sushi on the platter. Chiraishi omakase is a great deal & comes with everything the sushi omakase had, accept the very high price and exotic items. But way more sashimi in the chiraishi than one can finish. Small plates and other sushi rolls and nigiri all amazing and so delish! Highly suggest reservations in advance, the 5 stars are for their amazing effort to accommodate our party the day of, excellent onolicious food and amazing service. Parking is a issue, so be patient! Sorry we were so hungry we didn't get picture of the amazing food read more

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Came here after shopping at Ala Moana at the recommendation of the Prada sales associate. LOVE IT. Many locals seem to come and enjoy eating and drinking here and it wasn't filled with many tourists. The restaurant is a decent size and the ambiance is very calm. Service was amazing, our server gave us some great reccs. The food- AMAZING. I know it's crazy but the lamb lollipop and grilled corn were so flavorful. The Sashimi plate and the Chirashi were so fresh and the fish melts in your mouth. We got the spider, negi toro rolls and they were simple and tasty. highly recommend this spot!! read more

Sushi ii - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food: It was very delicious! Everything had so much flavor, and their sushi ratio of fish to rice is fair. The mushroom medley was very tiny, and expensive in my opinion, but delicious. The spider roll was the best I've ever had! Plenty of crab meat as well. The salmon skin roll was also a delight because they give salmon meat too in the roll, not only the skin like most other places. The biggest Disappointment was the fried ika. there was absolutely nothing to it; no flavor! Service: Meh. We always had to ask for assistance. They were nice though. This is a place to have nice conversations and a nice dinner with friends. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to eat good pupus and sushi. read more

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