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    Sushi Que

    4.7 (65 reviews)
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    Kristina C.

    Make your reservation ahead of time and come! Sushi is the most affordable omakase and it was delicious!! *Overall impression ~ Everything was a 10! My favorite was actually the seafood broth they give you at the start of the course. I also LOVED the scallop and uni. Everything was soft, buttery, and sweet. I personally didn't dislike anything that was given during this omakase. I would definitely come back. The staff are attentive, sushi comes out really quickly, and it's just an overall vibe! Also it's BYOB so bring your drinks!!

    Pat P.

    I'm torn about sharing this because I don't want it to get too crowded (I need to be able to make my own reservations!), but this place is too good to keep to myself. I found this hidden gem of a sushi spot, and the sushi is incredible. The chu toro and otoro literally melt in your mouth - it's that fresh and perfectly prepared. Everything else I tried was just as tasty. Check out the pictures I'm including - they really say it all. This is the real deal. Just promise you won't tell too many people!

    Fresh sashimi (one order for me, one for my husband)
    Lauren M.

    Sushi Que has made it onto my rotation! Located between Kyung's Seafood and Golden Pork, Sushi Que is serving up fresh seafood and sushi, omakase style. We have been coming here regularly since March. LOVE that it is BYOB. Fresh sushi, affordable omakase. This place always hits!!! I pictured it below, but there are so many highlights for this place... $120 Omakase is hard to beat. It also as supplemental rolls for purchase that I highly recommend - including spicy ahi and nodoguro. Parking is street parking only - normally we can find on a weekend. Weekdays are tougher. Can't wait until the next time we go!!! Cheers to Sushi Que on King Street.

    Tara L.

    Limited street parking on king st I got lucky and found one on the block right before sushi que Cheapest omakase ive had with great quality food. $100 base omakase with the option to add on at the end. And BYOB Reservations seem difficult though as its all done by hand still and gets full fast. One of those places that you make your next reservation while youre paying for your current one. Most unique thing about this place is the salt block. Lime your block, then wipe your sashimi across it before eating. No shoyu. Very very cozy place where it seems like everyone is a regular. Only a couple of tables and 10 counter seats. Theres only the sushi chef, waitress, and 1 girl dish washing. Highly recommend if you can get a res

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    Jolene L.

    Wow, such an incredible omakase experience and reasonable I might add :) I counted 15 different treats! Each one, full of flavor and presented delicately by Chef Takeo, with a few courses served by staff. Since it's BYOB, we started with a round of sake for Chef Takeo and his team. After everyone at the counter was seated, we all started with a RICH seafood broth. Wow! That got our fullest attention and deserved another pour of sake! After the seared ahi and okra, we were presented with a chilled salt slab and calamansi. Such a novel idea to enjoy three kinds of fresh sashimi :) Then we all had plump oysters. Loved the sea grapes as a topping to balance out the texture. Fun doesn't stop there, they presented us next with succulent lobster tail! So good!!! Our dining experience kept getting better when Chef presented the exquisite slices of otoro and chutoro, so yummy!!! Hard to pick a favorite course but if I had to, the flounder with shiso leaf is in my top 5 :) Next course was the ika with yuzu and then a generous portion of shrimp. The ikura was a fun burst and I gotta say, their seasoned rice and quality first harvest nori is exceptionally delicious! Love the smokey flavor :) Overall, this was an incredible omakase dining experience. The food was fresh and flavorful. Their service was fun and lively. Chef Takeo has a Ska Playlist that he's jamming to which I absolutely loved too. The best time to call is between noon and 5pm to make a reservation. As of September 9th, they are booked solid through November. Totally worth the wait!

    7/12/25 Maguro Chutoro n Otoro (fatty in a good way)
    Tommie O.

    7/12/25 1st time here So Good made another RSVP before we left Luckily on their rotation now because reservations are months out... $125 (Value) for a Great Variety of seafood, 2 soups n dessert Been to many Omakase over the years n they are Wonderful! Why? Attention to Details, Friendly Warm Service and, most importantly, Fresh Tasty Seafood! to owners Yurika n Que "Arigatou for your Hospitality!"

    Jennifer L.

    Food was delicious but portions are small. You will need to stop by McDonalds after your meal. They do offer ala carte sushi if you are still hungry but my party agreed we would need to spend $200+ per person to get full.

    Peter C.

    With so many Japanese omakase restaurant selections in town now, Sushi Que gets my vote of quality, service, and value. The husband and wife duo has successfully gained a following where it takes a minimum of two months to get into the door. Pro tip: make future reservations when you're there. Seating times are 5:30pm and 7:30pm for the sushi counter. They have 9 seats. Regular tables have different time seating, but I prefer the counter. You'll leave full. At the end of the course you'll be given an option for additional until your hearts content.

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    Nadine C.

    Omakase dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... If you're a brave eater and enjoy pleasant surprises, you will like Sushi Que! Along with its clever business name (que is "nine" in Japanese language), the place is cleanly modern (check out the convenient restroom), and the service is efficiently exceptional and personable! Our party of 3 sat at the sushi bar and conversed with the chef and server - they both have excellent English skills and are witty (ask them about their hiking and camping adventures and how they moved to Hawaii!) The food was over the top! Presentation, quality, taste... all of the little attention to details - like squeezing the lime juice on the Himalayan Salt slab and "shabu shabu-ing" the trio of sashimi across the slab... are much appreciated! Other standouts were the Lobster, wagyu, ikura, oyster, seafood bouillabaisse, Angel shrimp, and extra nori on the tip of the handroll so that the rice doesn't ooze out of the cone! It was one of the most fun foodie adventures! Thank you, Paul, for this super memorable experience and one of the best dinners ever!

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    Paul C.

    Two months. That was the waiting time to come here with some good friends. You see, I took my sister and family to my go to place for omakase in January and the chef asked me casually if I had ever been to Sushi Que (SQ). I looked them up after I got home and read Randy S.'s review and glanced at tantalizing food porn. I texted some good friends where the wait was 2 months to secure seating for 3 people. Earlier tonight we arrived at SQ, which shares a small parking lot behind with Golden Pork. It was a state holiday today so we took advantage of street parking with counter reservations at 5pm. After we sat down the staff asked us if we needed glasses for our drinks as it's BYOB but these friends tonight are eaters and not into alcohol. Not too long after the remaining people for the 5pm counter reservations arrived, food was served to us by courses. Generally speaking, I was impressed with the chef's skills of various preparations of seafood. He clearly pays attention to detail and many dishes were executed well. My favorite of the evening was the torched shimaaji with yuzu kosho that hit so many notes in my mouth. The miso soup had finesse and clearly tasted the dedication and time spent to render the fish broth. We were asked of any allergies where I informed them my dislike of fish with shiny skin (i.e. saba and kohada), where the chef substituted the Saba offering with tuna instead. I also enjoyed the South Africa lobster tail that was cooked medium rare. Reminded me of eating something similar during my visits to Sasabune. Service was outstanding. Seems like a team of husband and wife where they worked in unison serving eager patrons. It was a full house when we left at 630pm. Come to find out, the couple knows Chef Ryuji, who suggested I come to SQ to try them out. This island is indeed small. Overall, a very satisfying meal spent with good friends on this Prince Kunio holiday. Didn't have to work all day today and ate out for all three meals today with good foodie friends, with the best as the omakase at SQ. I'm determined to drag my family here for dinner one night. NOTE: There are two seatings of 5pm and 730pm for their counter seating that fits 9 seats. Currently there's a 2 month waiting period as it's fully booked and they don't make reservations more than 2 months out.

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    Don N.

    I was very fortunate to be included in a group dinner at a new Omakase restaurant called Sushi Que. Small location on King Street with a couple tables and an L shaped sushi counter that seats 9 guests is perfect for a nice and relaxing dinner. It's BYOB at the moment with no corkage fee which helps keep your costs down. The Great: $100 omakase that is simply amazing. Each course is fantastic and sit at the counter to watch a sushi master prepare each dish. You can also order additional items or revisit an omakase item at the end, I ended up adding on the O-Toro, YakiShirako, Nodaguro, and a Kawahagi to top off the evening. The chef and his wife are great hosts we had a lot of fun chatting with them through the evening. The Good: Due to it's small seating capacity you have to make a reservation well in advance. I believe they are already may be booked out a couple months but it is well worth the wait! The Okay: The only minor inconvenience is the parking. Very small lot behind the restaurant otherwise it will be looking for street parking in the neighborhood or King Street. Some in our group found parking a few blocks away but that's minor inconvenience for such a great experience! Overall: We noticed many Omakase style sushi bars opening over the last year but not many that can match the quality with the price. Highly recommend Sushi Que for anyone who loves great sushi!

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    Rob B.

    Aloha, if you love sushi, Sushi Que is a must (if you can get in). It's also BYOB, which makes for a more affordable evening, yes! Chef's wife serves, while chef works hard preparing your next dish. They also love when you share some sake with them, LOL. It's a fun sushi bar! Sitting at the bar, there are 2 seatings. Whereas sitting at the tables (6 pax) seats at 6:30 (in between and overlapping the other2 seatings). They are well organized and it's a fun lively place. Solid sushi, easy access on King street, next door to Kyung's. Enjoy!

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    Nadia K.

    Located on King Street next to Golden Pork, Sushi Que is a sushi restaurant offering $100 per person omakase with the option of ordering additional items at the end of your meal. The chef began at Jinya before opening his own restaurant and calling it Que, which is his nickname. The restaurant is small and cozy with a 6 person table and a sushi counter that seats 9. For the best experience, definitely recommend sitting at the sushi counter. The omakase began with an appetizer, bouillabaisse, and an oyster followed by sashimi that is served with a Himalayan salt plate you use to salt your sashimi. Then, we were served ten delicious pieces of nigiri. All in all, it was a fantastic sushi experience and a must try for any sushi lover! They are open from 5pm to 9pm and closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. For reservations, call between 2pm and 5pm. The restaurant is BYOB.

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    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    4.1(240 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    Food: this place is still excellent. High quality sushi. Aburi nodoguro is a must have. $15 for one…read morepiece but it will absolutely blow your mind. Chutoro, hamachi, madai, salmon with ponzu, unagi/cucumber rolls. Basically they note which ones are popular and you can't go wrong with those ones or daily specials. Super fresh. Order green tea with the waitress. This is a must stop for us in Waikiki!!

    Great place for sushi. We ordered -yamayuki bluefin…read morechu-toro 4pcs 10/10 no complaints. It melt in the mouth. Definitely recommend this dish. We even order another 4pcs. They have 4pcs and 8pcs option and they come up for the same price $34 for 4 and $68 for 8pcs as of Nov 2025. -Sashimi (3kind) 9/10 nothing wrong with this but after that chu-toro, it's hard to go back regular fish . This came with salmon, tuna and hamachi. 2pcs each and it was fresh. -torotaku roll 10/10 another explosion in the mouth. This is another must have for this place. It's a roll of chopped otoro, pickle and those green minty thing (sorry idk what it is but it's a good combo) -hamachi carpaccio 10/10 this is another really good flavor combo. Hamachi slices (not too think but same as sushi cut slice) in vinaigrette kind and the jalapeño just give a slight kick for each slice. It comes with greens as well and it's just a good pairing -green sea urchin 7/10 not my best but not that bad. This was $15 per piece when I came in Nov 2025. -black sesame ice cream Great place great food and very creative. Totally recommend

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    Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

    Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Waikiki
    •$$

    I used to frequent Katsumidori Sushi a lot when my sister used to work at the Prince, and it's…read morestill one of my favorite spots in Honolulu for affordable and delicious sushi sets (feels like it's straight out of Japan!) I'd definitely recommend this spot for more adventurous eaters who enjoy trying different types of seafood and exploring flavors beyond your usual salmon and tuna rolls. It's a great place to step outside your comfort zone and try something new with one of their sets! If you're looking for authentic Japanese-style sushi sets at a reasonable price, Katsumidori is definitely worth checking out.

    Located in the Prince Hotel, Katsumidori is a very reliable sushi spot with generous cuts of fish,…read morefriendly service, and some seriously Instagrammable presentations. You can make reservations through OpenTable, and seating is limited to 90 minutes. Do not let that scare you. The food comes out quickly, so there is still plenty of time to eat, enjoy, and converse. Self-parking or valet is available for $10, plus tip for valet. They offer assorted sushi sets depending on your cravings and hunger level, or you can order à la carte from the menu. There is also draft beer and a good assortment of sake. We got a 12-piece sushi set, a sushi roll, and a tako appetizer. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. And I always have to get the uni nigiri with so much uni that it is practically flowing off the side. If I am getting uni, I want UNI. Fresh fish, generous portions, and beautiful presentation make Katsumidori an easy place to return to when the sushi craving hits.

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    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Iwilei
    •$$

    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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    Sushi Izakaya Gaku

    Sushi Izakaya Gaku

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$$$

    OH MY GOOSHHHH! This place has got to be the most underrated place on this island. Like why aren't…read moremore people talking about this hidden gem??? I know you guys drive by it and see it but have you dined in? If not, this is your sign. My friends and I walked in around 8pm and got seated right away. The place was packed (as it should be) but we were so lucky. The waiter took us to the back room where we sat on those "floor" tables... it was awesome! I felt like I was in Japan. Service was 10/10. Waiter gave us GREAT recommendations as it was our first time. Let's talk about the food. My top 3 dishes of the night -- 1) Uni charwanmushi - to DIE for. So much flavor, so much protein. 2) the beef skewers - incredibly tender. We ended up ordering another order bc it was so good. 3) sushi- Negitoro, torotaku, spider roll and spicy tuna... the rice and fish texture was just so perfect. The fish tasted fresh and the rice to fish ratio was a 10/10. Ambiance: chill, friendly, not too loud and everyone was so respectful. I'm craving it as I type this. So yeah, check it out. You won't regret it.

    Haven't been here in years! Mom and dad celebrated their 67th anniversary so we decided to go and…read moreCELEBRATE! It was 4 of us and I made reservations at the beginning of the week. We go the first seating (5 pm) since we need extra space and time to get around. We had a nice spacious table seating. I can only suggest maybe cushions for the chairs for they're hard wooden seats for elderly especially. Our server was friendly and explained a few items. We ordered the top sushi platter but unfortunately she didn't understand and made the mistake of bringing us a different one. It was fine for I ordered a bunch of side dishes. My parents and friend enjoyed almost everything. I think the three items I enjoyed the most were the yuzu pickled vegetables, the yuzu sorbet and the chicken karaage. Those stood out the most for me. For the whole experience it was rather enjoyable still how I remembered it used to be. There is ample parking in the back if you come early or street parking. It was a little difficult with someone with a walker but slowly we moved in and out so just need patience. Pricing was what I was are used to going out to eat sushi nowadays. I think they were supposed to give us a special dessert for I asked ahead of time and it wasn't brought. I didn't want to bother asking but this was a special day for them which I thought should possibly not be overlooked when people make reservations. Luckily I made a cake which they enjoyed at home. However the place is cozy, the food is fresh and the service is good.

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    Nori Bar

    Nori Bar

    4.5(403 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Kaka'ako
    •$$
    Casual dining
    Romantic vibe

    Second time being here, the food and service are consistently good. We ordered mostly hand rolls…read moreand the quality is just impeccable. My favorites are : Oyster shooter with Sake Unagi roll, Blue crab roll (no truffles) Spicy tuna roll and of course: The chicken thigh skewers. I can't wait to come back!

    First time here! Food was good, I wish I could say the same about the service. We were told we only…read morehad 30 minutes to eat since we had no reservation, totally fair. However, in the 30 min we ate here no one showed us how to order, no one checked up on us during our meal, and we weren't even properly seated. We were just told to sit at certain numbers. I totally understand a busy restaurant and the hustle as I've been in food service myself, however, there's no need to treat customers with a cold shoulder for not having a reservation. We finished within the 30 minutes no problem. However, if I knew service was going to be cold and not friendly, we would rather just be turned down. Had we've been shown how to properly order, been lead to our spots at the restaurant, told us what's recommended at this restaurant and even a simple check in during our quick meal, all would've been well. On the bright side, the rolls are super fresh and delicious. Will not be returning due to the lack of hospitality this place has.

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    Counter very clean

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    Take out set roll box. Available for 4,5 and 6 roll sets.

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    Doraku Sushi Waikiki - Royal Hawaiian Center - Sashimi 8

    Doraku Sushi Waikiki - Royal Hawaiian Center

    3.8(3.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$

    Doraku has one of my favorite happy hours from 4-6pm everyday. I recently came by with some friends…read moreto catch up and talk story, and Doraku is the perfect spot for that. I love their small shared plates (especially during happy hour)! Craft cocktails are $4 off and my favorite is their lychee martini or the smoky negroni. On the happy hour for food, my favorites are the salmon carpaccio, spicy salmon handroll, agedashi tofu, shishito peppers, and the chicken karaage. Other must-haves are the hamachi garlic roll and misoyaki butterfish. I love the ambiance here and the service is always great too.

    Oh man... I'm sorry to say I was not impressed. While we were seated right away service was slow…read moreand though the food was beautiful and fresh it wasn't delicious (we would have rather had delicious sushi at a $ or $$ place instead of mediocre fancy looking sushi at this $$$ place). I also don't understand how Yelp lists this place as a "good for kids". It's not. There wasn't a kids' menu and the dishes were not kid-palate friendly (other than maybe the basic California style hand roll). For example, the fried tofu had shredded ginger on top that permeated the dish and the karaage had a very mild (but present!) note of spice that reminded me a bit of buffalo sauce. Our waiter didn't even give us a heads up or point us in the direction of any dishes to consider for the kids (surely we must not be the only family who has brought kids to this restaurant). Lastly, I understand that the tempura brownie is popular but after tasting the "tempura" on the tofu I'm sure the brownie is just the star that shines through. The "tempura" on the tofu was gummy and not the authentic Japanese tempura we are used to (my husband, who is part Japanese, said to me "What is this?! Cornstarch?"). This is probably a great restaurant for drinks and hanging out with some adult friends but the rolls and appetizers were just not to our tastes. We were also sat outside when the restaurant was near empty inside and out (we went around 4PM) and it was a hot day (though the AC wasn't particularly cool enough for my preference inside either).

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    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    Sushi Ginza Onodera

    4.6(279 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$$$
    Luxury
    Free parking

    Did the lunch omakase with a friend. The service was very nice, very quiet space with subdued…read moreambiance. It was challenging to get through all of the courses, but I succeeded. There were standouts and overall we loved the meal. A local id gets the 10% service fee removed which was nice. I would recommend the $150 lunch omakase - I don't think the $50 abalone dish was worth the upgrade.

    Had an amazing omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreattentive, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than overly formal. Every piece of sushi was beautifully presented not overwhelming. You can really tell the chefs put a lot of thought into the balance of flavors and textures. One of my favorite bites was a sashimi piece topped with something that looked like finely grated cheese (not sure what it actually was), but it melted perfectly with the fish and added a really unique savory flavor. The chefs and staff also had a good sense of humor. At one point they served kinki fish and jokingly explained that the English translation sometimes gets called "idiot fish," which got everyone laughing at the counter. The omakase is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall experience made it very satisfying. If you're looking for a refined sushi experience with great service and beautifully crafted bites, this place is worth the splurge.

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    Sushi Que - sushi - Updated October 2026

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