Sushi Matsuri is one of the small restaurants in a small food court along Kalakaua- in the same building as Stix, Sephora and Victoria's Secret. The restaurant is located in the lower level, below ground floor so you have to take the stairs down. I was staying at the Royal Hawaiian Resort next door so it took me 5 minutes to walk here : ) I had dinner here and ordered the salmon nigiri trio, salmon skin salad and a bowl of the miso soup. The staff sat me within 5 minutes - it wasn't busy on a Sunday evening. Their menu is straightforward. This is not an all-Japanese restaurant so do not expect any izakaya dishes. It is called Sushi Matsuri for a reason. Everything was served in a timely fashion and everything was delicious! The salmon skin was crispy and tasty with a decent amount of dressing. The salmon nigiri was fresh and the miso soup hot. The staff was also prompt is removing my empty dishes and even gave me an extra napkin! They refilled my iced water and I never felt rushed. Quick, easy and delicious! Hits the spot. read more

Mrs. Picante and I enjoyed a milestone birthday in Waikiki. It was a rare trip without the kids, so we got to try a few places we otherwise wouldn't go with three younguns in tow. On one of our nights there, we felt like sushi, and found this place on our phones. I have to admit, it took us a minute to find the joint; turns out it is in a downstairs food court. While it didn't look like much, this place had legit sushi-- fresh, well-made, and unique offerings. There is something to be said for a place that makes GREAT sushi rice. It's such an underrated thing, but the right rice simply raises the entire bar of whatever fish is on top of it or wrapped inside it. We enjoyed some delicious menu offerings, and a few specialties that were available until they were gone-- the toro we enjoyed was like butter. I didn't want to swallow it, it was so delicious. The server was a sweet older lady, and an older gentleman behind the bar put our meals together faster than I thought he would. Sure, the ambiance has all the feel of a food court below sea level... but somehow, that adds to the Aloha charm of this place. Not sure I need to go back to Oahu, if I'm being honest... wasn't my favorite Hawaiian island, keeping it real. But if you're there for work or pleasure, and want some good sushi that won't absolutely break the bank, give this place a try. read more

Honestly. Best Japanese sushi and sides outside of Japan. I worked at a sushi place for 8 yrs during college and we are Sansei /Japanese- I ve eaten at a lot of Japanese and sushi places all over the world. Don't sleep on this spot. The service is on point, the menu is very inclusive for vegetarians. Food comes out fast and correct. The prices are more than reasonable for the superb quality of each ingredient. My oldest is in Japan about half the year sometimes, and she's SO critical of mainland Japanese food/sushi. She said this is her favorite place. I think we've tried everything here and it's all phenomenal. We have tried a lot of spots on the island, most are good- none compare or even come close to this place. They own the Yama udon next door... when I'm in Oahu, there's an excellent chance I'll be at either this place or their sister restaurant Yama udon next door. read more

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This place was located in the business center downstairs at the food court. We had the lunch special Shrimp Tendon bowl and it came with rice and top with sauce and Shrimp tempura. and Miso soup. We also had Hot Edamame. The service was great the food was too and we left happy campers. For the price for the special it was a great value. Great experience! read more

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Hubby and I came here after having a couples massage upstairs. We each ordered the shrimp tendon lunch special that included miso soup and we ordered edamame along with some drinks. The server was so sweet and made small talk with us. Our food came out and while it looks small it was quite filling. We both enjoyed everything and left very satisfied. The portions and price were great too. read more

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Great food...sushi, takoyaki, tempura, chirasi, sashimi, etc. highly recommended and will come back again!!!

I love this place, for the convenience, price, and quality. Every day they have the limited daily special sushi set, with way lower prices but the same high quality as everyone else. I watch them preparing the sushi together with everyone's. Such a good deal. My favourite is their shrimp and salmon ones, but other ones are just as good. If you are staying in the nearby hotels, this is a good place to get good sushi without breaking your wallet read more

Sushi Matsuri - Sea asparagus - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This was our first stop in Hawaii after getting of the airport and being super hungry! They have great lunch options and super fresh fish, great quick meal! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located in Stix Asia shopping center! Loved everything about this clean organized restaurant. The chef and service were quick. The sushi was delicious, we stopped by for a quick bite before lunch and it was empty, however quickly started to fill in with crowds. I recommend this sushi restaurant as the prices were reasonable without that high end ambiance, yet the food was amazing and service was great . read more

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sushi matsuri is located in stix in waikiki on the ground floor. You'll need to either walk down the stairs or take the elevator down. I think they validate parking if you do a minimum spend of $20. They also have kamaaina discounts too. for lunch they have a $10 nigiri sushi special (up to first 10 orders). You get 6 different nigiri options (kam discount does not apply to this promo). They allowed take out for this. i didnt dine in since i had my pup with me, but there were some tables outside too along the hallway. The sushi itself was pretty average - probably $10 good but not more than that. Service was really friendly, and it took about 5 minutes for them to prepare my order. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance at Sushi Matsuri! With a myriad of great places to dine at STIX ASIA in Waikiki, choosing gets difficult. STIX is an Asian foodhall located on lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalakaua Ave between Seaside Ave and Royal Hawaiian Ave. We decided on Sushi Matsuri after checking their menu, which included Lunch Specials. We started with the $9.99 sushi sampler, which is limited per day and lucky for us was still available. I was torn between the Shrimp Tendon and Chirashi bowl. Ordered the tendon which was accompanied with miso soup. I'd order this again. The atmosphere was relaxing and aesthetically pleasing, in spite of being in a foodhall. Parking validated up to 2 hours on weekends and weekdays after 5 pm. Overall, an excellent casual dining experience! read more

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Inside the Asian food hall lies Sushi Matsuri and this place does not disappoint. We ordered the chili, garlic, edamame, shrimp tempura, chirashi bowl, and the spicy tuna roll. The chirashi bowl comes with miso soup. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. I was quite impressed since their menu was limited. However, we were very full and happy. Service was fine, ambiance is simple and modern. I recommend visiting if you are in the area. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Chirashi bowl, spicy tuna roll and chili garlic edamame - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I can't even about this food, but first super clean, amazing service, and fast which was great news because I was hungry!!! I had the lunch special sashimi (even though it was 4:30). The sashimi was so beautiful I did not want it to end. Miso soup was the best I ever had and there was some savory egg custard that I have never tried before that I could eat off a flip flop and it would still be remarkable- the flavors!!! My husband had yellow tail sushi and a spicy tuna roll with chicks of tuna. I was lucky enough to get him to give up a piece- magic. I literally could have eaten there everyday while in Waikiki. It is worth it to sit in a sort of basement!!!!! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Spicy tuna roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They are located in sticks Asia food hall along with other restaurants. Very friendly staffs and great service. Not a big place, nice and clean. You can grab coupons for several places on the island from coupon books scattered at hotels or stores. And this place is included in the book. We really liked the special of the day, the 6-piece nigiri specials. The special of the day is quantity limited. The portion is not big for most of their dishes, so we ordered several things to share, family style. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was that the egg custard doesn't have any toppings. Overall, it's an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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Found this little hidden gem in STIX Asia in the Waikīkī shopping plaza, lower floor. Considering this spot is in Waikiki, the price of the food for the quality and quantity is reasonable. I personally really enjoyed the takowasa, the squid with mentaiko, and the Matsuri bowl (chirashi). They also offered the 300ml bottle of Dassai sake (also decently reasonably priced considering the location) which I highly recommend to be paired with the food. We didn't order a lot of items as this was our first stop for our "Waikīkī adventure date-night" where we checkout multiple restaurants in the area. Parking is located in the building and is validated for 2hrs (huge plus and convenient). Recommend going early for dinner as it can get crowded. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Matsuri Bowl, Takowasa, and Squid and Mentaiko - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nice place to get your sushi fix! This restaurant is located in Stix Asia, which is a food hall with various food options that's on the basement level of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. You can enter on Seaside Ave or Kalakaua, and you just look for the restaurant with the green noren at the entrance. I came on a Saturday night and was able to be seated promptly. Service was super attentive, and my food came out really quickly as well! I got the Matsuri bowl and the tofu salad. The bowl had an assortment of super fresh sashimi; the portion size was on the smaller size for the price, but it's to be expected since you're in Waiks. Tofu salad was not bad! Overall I thought this was a really nice place to get sushi if you're particularly craving it. read more

Sushi Matsuri - matsuri bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When we walked into Sushi Matsuri it kinda looks like a fast food restaurant. But that is deceiving. We had some of the best sushi that we've had on the trip. Service was quick and polite. We tried quite a few different things and were extremely happy with what we had received. For the plain settings of the restaurant, the food was five star. I just wish we had had more time to check out more of their offerings. read more

Usually I am at Udon Yama my GoTo after beach but today I decided to indulge - I was so happy that the Nigiri was so oishi! The fish was fresh, rice was soft and of excellent quality, matcha tea so good, miso soup completed the meal - I ordered two of the special nigiri plates - loved that the rice was just right and NOT a big block- was so satisfying and so worth it!!!! Reasonable prices especially for Waikiki! read more

Get here early for the lunch special! Waikiki shopping plaza has a food court with Japanese and Asian food stalls and a big bar in the middle. We came to the food court often, and the stalls film up. The sushi lunch special is da best deal, though. read more

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This is our favorite and expensive sushi on Oahu. We were lucky enough this last time to get two of the $9.99 lunch specials. Also had the tempura and a roll. Quick in and out with great service and they provide the restroom codes. read more

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My son and I are love the dinner selections and it's so delicious. I highly recommend this location the servers are amazing and fast we did not have a wait to be seated or to order. Love the vibe! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were instantly seated on a Saturday night. The establishment is located in Stix Asia - Waikiki across Royal Hawaiian Center. We ordered the sets which came with miso soup. I asked for extra sweet sauce on my shrimp tempura. They were so considerate because they also gave me extra sauce on the side. I didn't see it at first but the bowl also came with tempura string beans which was hidden underneath five pieces of tempura lol. I love that! Also ordered the unagi bowl. For some reason we got tiny bones in the unagi. But the bones did go away after chewing. I didn't think that the unagi had bones when served. But it was all good and we were very satisfied. Mood: full Satisfied? Definitely come again. read more

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I had such a great experience at Sushi Matsuri in Waikīkī. The food and service were so delightful from start to finish. The spicy tuna tasted incredibly fresh, and the shrimp tempura was perfectly cooked -- light, crispy, and delicious. The atmosphere was also really comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy the meal. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Just an aesthetically pleasing picture. IMO. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here on a Monday night, we were seated instantly. The place is clean and organized, but there's nothing special about it. Our waiter was this older guy with glasses, he was a little pushy and slammed the menus down after we were done ordering. My cousin wanted cooked salmon, waiter waved me off saying he would do that but the salmon came out half raw and only cooked on top. It was so tough that my cousin spat out two of the three. The fish in my chirashi bowl was decent but our portions were all too small, we were all still hungry after and ended up going to two different spots in the area to get full. I wouldn't recommend coming here at all. read more

Sushi Matsuri - chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Staycay in Waiks so try to find different places to go that are also child friendly. Hit up Stix since there is variety. Since we had ramen the night before, I didn't want noodles. They were very nice and also have a kama'aina special...always a plus. Hubs got the sushi special which was 6 pieces assorted nigiri for like $10. Can't beat that. He said was good. Tamago was HUUUUUGE. Baby at most of it. Also got baby miso soup...she loves her miso soup! Ordered the charshu with avo. Pretty good. 1st piece not as tender, but the rest were. Baby and hubs liked it. Felt like I needed greens, so got the Tofu Avo salad. Always Avo since baby loves it. She also grinded the tofu. Not a fan of the greens. Tempura assortments. Shrimps a little smaller than thought, but otherwise all cooked well. Baby ate the carrot and potato and imitation crab. She was pretty happy after the meal. Hubs and I were content also. Easy place and not bad foods...I'd go back. read more

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Very good food, let us take the lunch special right before the hour ended for a great price. There was a small mixup with an order and upon being notified they immediately remade it with no extra charge, great service. read more

Seafood was fresh and service EXCELLENT! The servers are all so friendly and welcoming. If I lived it, I would be visiting this particular restaurant everyday. read more

This place serves all fish shipped directly from Japan ! Sushi and sashimi quality is very very great!!!! Everything was beyond delicious ! Staff is very nice and attentive! Decently priced top quality and super fresh !!! Ambiance was nice felt like I was in Japan! Highly recommend! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Tempura, sashimi, sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sushi Matsuri's Rainbow Roll is one of those sushi dishes that just hits right, combining everything I love in a roll. The presentation alone is stunning; each slice is topped with thick, colorful layers of tuna, shrimp, salmon, and yellowtail, like a little seafood rainbow. You can tell just by looking at it that the fish is top-notch, super fresh, and sliced with care. The flavor combination is incredible. The tuna is rich and velvety, with that buttery texture that just melts as soon as it hits your tongue. The shrimp adds a sweet, almost briny note that's balanced perfectly by the mild, clean taste of the yellowtail. And the salmon--wow. It's soft and silky, and the way it pairs with the creamy avocado inside the roll is so satisfying. Each fish brings its own thing to the table, and they're all different, but somehow they work together to make each bite really pop. Inside the roll, you've got perfectly ripe avocado and a crisp bite from the cucumber. The avocado adds a smooth, almost buttery layer that wraps the flavors together, while the cucumber is that refreshing crunch you need to keep everything balanced. Every bite has this amazing texture mix--soft, creamy, and crunchy. It's just an overall standout roll. Nothing's overdone; the freshness of the fish and the simple ingredients speak for themselves. It's like Sushi Matsuri's way of letting the quality shine, and it definitely does. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was very impressed. Service was amazing and chef was highly skilled. Will repeat!!! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very authentic. Small place but has a great feel. Food was very good and fresh. Felt that the portions were priced very fair. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located in the lower level of waikiki shopping plaza. Most of the other restaurants had long lines, but this place was only half full and we were seated right away. The price was decent, but the portions are smaller than what we are used to. For reference, we had heavy pupus prior to dining here, and i still could finish the whole portion. I don't consider myself a big eater so i think some ppl may dine here and not come away feeling full afterwards lol. The chirashi was a good assortment, but again, the portion is what i would consider a half size. The tempura bowl was just ok, being that it only came with shrimp and green beans. Would be better with a variety of veggies and the batter isn't a traditional tempura batter. The food came out fast. The best part about this place is a 15% kamaaina discount. read more

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The prices for the food are wonderful. The sushi is fresh and it comes out very quick. The service is very attentive and the place is extremely clean. It wasn't too busy. It's kind of hidden in a strip mall underground, but you get what you pay for and this is extremely Good Liguiri and Sushi for a really good price, especially in Hawaii. It's high rated on yelp for a reason it seems like it's a go to spot and they do have specials every day but you have to make sure you get there in time. I highly recommend finding this place and getting some good sushi for a great price with quick Service Not a crazy line. Nothing out of the ordinary just good clean establishment and great prices and they do have a Wi-Fi code. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Very good prices for excellent sushi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Just ate here because of all of the amazing reviews and had the worst sushi of my life. And I'll even eat gas station sushi. Service was extremely fast, however, their spicy tuna roll has canned tuna in it? The inari was extremely tough and not made for sushi, so every bite was a choking hazard. We also got the veggie roll that was full of dark brown avocado. The rolls were also expensive - $21 for a canned tuna roll drenched in mayonnaise. I expected fresher/higher quality from a restaurant that supposedly sources everything straight from Japan (maybe the canned tuna is from Japan?). I can't speak for the sashimi since we only ordered rolls, however, I will not be returning. Would not recommend. read more

Service is so good ! And foods are so delicious to eat!open at 11:00-9:30pm very convenient! read more

Sushi Matsuri - Lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Where to begin... Ambience felt like I was traveling to a hidden spot in Japan: it was warm, inviting, and there weren't as many people when I went for lunch which was nice. Service was impeccable, I enjoyed my first waiter a lot because she made a genuine connection and even taught me a new phrase in Japanese! My second waiter was also good, but lacked the same effort. Food was so good I came back twice lol... Eel is my favorite, so when I saw the sea tempura version, I knew I had to get it and my god that s***t was so good! I only had that on my first day, but when I went back the next I got a bunch of other stuff as well - all were good, but the Hawaiian shrimp nigiri was just a little to over portioned relative to rice. Overall, 9.7/10: make the trip here and you will be eating good! I will come back next time I visit. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Eel tempura and various nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my favorite food is Japanese. Food here is very very good , very friendly service too. Nice clean seating area as well. Be sure to show your local ID with a discount, also ask for parking sticker. It's cheaper parking. read more

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Sushi Matsuri is one of the fifteen eateries in the STIX Asian food court on the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. It's a mom and pop operation, run by a sweet Japanese couple. There's nothing fancy about this place, but it was bright and clean. The ala carte nigiri seemed a little expensive, so I opted for three sushi rolls, a California, rainbow, and a spicy caterpillar roll. They were huge in size, and the fish was fresh-tasting and delicious. That, with a couple of frosted mugs of draft Asahi beer, made for a filling and satisfying meal. read more

Sushi Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I were out and got a little hungry and wandered into the Stix Asia Food Hall, an amazing and fabulous food hall with some amazing little restaurants. He were in the mood for a little sushi and really enjoyed Sushi Matsuri. The fish was so fresh and delicious!! We would definitely eat here again when returning to Hawaii!! read more

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I can only match what others have said - A really nice, classic Japan experience, something I'd expect in a department store, train station, small shop in my area - all good things, matches places I've loved over the years. The food quality is absolutely first rate, with some fun daily deals if you are luck enough to get one. Bento/sets are a great go to if you don't know where to start, and then add a nama/draft beer and it feels like home in Japan! Like many in Stix, Japanese or English is no problem - or like me, Japanese AND English also no problem! Adds to the vibe that I'm in Tokyo, but I'm in a small sushi shop, all while being at home in Honolulu. Easy to recommend, love this place. read more