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My mom and I randomly discovered this place. Parking is right in front of the building off of Waialae. We decided to do take out and check it out! Cute, small establishment. You can eat in or do take out. A nice lady took our order and I think she also made our order as well. Everything made to order and fresh. I got the Chirashi and my mom got the lunch special! Lunch special came with a miso soup. They also have a dinner special as well. Prices are reasonable for what you get. The only thing that's tough, was getting out of the parking. Hopefully someone is nice enough to let you back out. Definitely pleased with the amount of food and taste! So good! Hit the spot.
Truly a hidden gem and I wish we had time to come back for a second time to eat her! I got a build your own poke with salmon and spicy mayo and omg! It was so fresh and so good! The best part was the portion was huge! My husband got the beef bowl and it was so flavorful! If you decide to stop by get their spamusbi too! It was the best we had on the island! It's located in a small shopping center. Parking is a little hard but doable. The service was just as good as the food. It was completely empty when we during dinner time. So if you don't like crowds here's the place to come!
I ordered a garlic mayo chicken plate. It was a Teri chicken plate with furikake and garlic mayo. I'd go back. The plate was good.
Food was good. The spicy ahi wasn't as spicy but was still very tasty. The unagi sauce really does wonders to the Crunchy Spicy Ahi Bowl. Service was fast, and the worker was kind, The store could seat about 10-15 people, and it is very clean in there. Be mindful of the parking. It is quick difficulty getting in and out of the area due to the shop being located in the center of a busy road.
Great poke in the Kaimuki area. This is a sushi + poke restaurant on Waialae Ave, located right next to Kaimuki's Boston pizza. Parking can be kind of difficult as there's just street parking around the area, but you can definitely find a spot a block or so away and walk to the shop. The shop itself has a small, colorful interior with some bar and indoor table seating, and the person helping me was friendly. I ordered the Hawaiʻian style ahi poke bowl, and it was prepared very quickly. It was a good portion for the price, and the poke was very, very fresh. As another reviewer noted, the sushi rice underneath was a tad al dente for my liking, but otherwise I didn't have much to complain about. The total price was around $19 with tax and service charge. I would definitely come back while I'm in the area to try the other flavors of their poke bowls.
pretty decent spot for some rolls! I got the dynamite maki roll! Pretty big pieces and good amount of spicy tuna on top, even came with miso soup I want to come back to try some of the other rolls and pieces of raw fish
This cozy spot is a must go to if you're in town, the dynamite roll was my favorite, very flavorful and refreshing. I do have to say that the rolls are big portions, they also come with miso soup. The spicy crunchy ahi is very flavorful and would get again. I would visit again when in town 10/10
Brahhhhh so onolicious!!! I forgot what they used for the crunch in the spicy ahi bowl, but the mix of the flavors were good. Also loved the maki. These two items plus a beverage came out to a little over $40, but I'd say it's worth it for the quality of the food. The people working there were so kind as well and served the food to our table. Come here!
Seriously don't let that sign fool you yes sushi is their their priority which they seem to have set that bar pretty decently high for this cute tiny nook that's directly across Kaimuki Community Park on Waialae. When you walk in it's smells absolutely wonderful I felt immediately wanting to know what it is but my focus is not the usual sushi rolls and nigiri of course I'm still searching for that spicy ahi poke bowl and this one is definitely spicy...finally! Not flaming hot but does absolutely bites you back to remind you what's in that bowl and is definitely saucy. They don't seem to offer the option of rice or veggie substitutions and the rice is al dente because it's the same sushi rice as I was able to taste the light touch of vinegar...not my cup of tea as I prefer plain white rice with a touch of dashi which was disappointing. For anyone that wants to do a one stop it's not only sushi but they have garlic Mayo Teri chicken, Beef gyudon, tempura, even udon so there are many other options including their lunch special which is 6 pieces nigiri (Ahi, Salmon, Tamago, Tako, Ebi and ika) mini poke bowl or 4 pcs California maki and miso soup. Currently one of my favorite flavors for spicy poke and always loving to support local is very important to me, excited to try other items one day...thank you!!
Online ordering was simple and fast. The food was ready pretty quickly. I ordered a dragon hand roll (unagi, crab avocado, and cucumber). It was really good. I would definitely get that again. I also tried the spicy ahi and shrimp tempura bowl. The spicy ahi wasn't too spicy. It had decent flavor, but I have had better. I did like that there is a layer of spinach under the ahi. That was a nice touch. The shrimp tempura was good. Overall, it was a good meal and I would come back to try other things.
Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i... I was actually at Bad Ass Coffee next door when I thought, "Why not try Sushiya"? I had free parking right in front, so, I just walked into the cozy, low-key, dimly lit, old-school type of restaurant. The door was open and I couldn't feel any air-conditioning. The nice lady at the counter took my order and said that my plushies were cute when I started photographing them... LOL! We sat at the counter along the right wall. My Chirashi Bowl was okay - not the best. The sushi rice was still warm. The lettuce had a bit of brown on the edges. The fish, tamago, unagi, and tobiko were fresh. I would stop by again because it's so convenient! Note: Remind the lady about the complimentary miso soup, shoyu packet, and wasabi packet... she almost forgot to give me these items... haha! read more
2 years ago
My mom and I randomly discovered this place. Parking is right in front of the building off of Waialae. We decided to do take out and check it out! Cute, small establishment. You can eat in or do take out. A nice lady took our order and I think she also made our order as well. Everything made to order and fresh. I got the Chirashi and my mom got the lunch special! Lunch special came with a miso soup. They also have a dinner special as well. Prices are reasonable for what you get. The only thing that's tough, was getting out of the parking. Hopefully someone is nice enough to let you back out. Definitely pleased with the amount of food and taste! So good! Hit the spot. read more
2 years ago
Truly a hidden gem and I wish we had time to come back for a second time to eat her! I got a build your own poke with salmon and spicy mayo and omg! It was so fresh and so good! The best part was the portion was huge! My husband got the beef bowl and it was so flavorful! If you decide to stop by get their spamusbi too! It was the best we had on the island! It's located in a small shopping center. Parking is a little hard but doable. The service was just as good as the food. It was completely empty when we during dinner time. So if you don't like crowds here's the place to come! read more
Food was good. The spicy ahi wasn't as spicy but was still very tasty. The unagi sauce really does wonders to the Crunchy Spicy Ahi Bowl. Service was fast, and the worker was kind, The store could seat about 10-15 people, and it is very clean in there. Be mindful of the parking. It is quick difficulty getting in and out of the area due to the shop being located in the center of a busy road. read more
Great poke in the Kaimuki area. This is a sushi + poke restaurant on Waialae Ave, located right next to Kaimuki's Boston pizza. Parking can be kind of difficult as there's just street parking around the area, but you can definitely find a spot a block or so away and walk to the shop. The shop itself has a small, colorful interior with some bar and indoor table seating, and the person helping me was friendly. I ordered the Hawaiʻian style ahi poke bowl, and it was prepared very quickly. It was a good portion for the price, and the poke was very, very fresh. As another reviewer noted, the sushi rice underneath was a tad al dente for my liking, but otherwise I didn't have much to complain about. The total price was around $19 with tax and service charge. I would definitely come back while I'm in the area to try the other flavors of their poke bowls. read more
1 year ago
This cozy spot is a must go to if you're in town, the dynamite roll was my favorite, very flavorful and refreshing. I do have to say that the rolls are big portions, they also come with miso soup. The spicy crunchy ahi is very flavorful and would get again. I would visit again when in town 10/10 read more
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2 years ago
Brahhhhh so onolicious!!! I forgot what they used for the crunch in the spicy ahi bowl, but the mix of the flavors were good. Also loved the maki. These two items plus a beverage came out to a little over $40, but I'd say it's worth it for the quality of the food. The people working there were so kind as well and served the food to our table. Come here! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Seriously don't let that sign fool you yes sushi is their their priority which they seem to have set that bar pretty decently high for this cute tiny nook that's directly across Kaimuki Community Park on Waialae. When you walk in it's smells absolutely wonderful I felt immediately wanting to know what it is but my focus is not the usual sushi rolls and nigiri of course I'm still searching for that spicy ahi poke bowl and this one is definitely spicy...finally! Not flaming hot but does absolutely bites you back to remind you what's in that bowl and is definitely saucy. They don't seem to offer the option of rice or veggie substitutions and the rice is al dente because it's the same sushi rice as I was able to taste the light touch of vinegar...not my cup of tea as I prefer plain white rice with a touch of dashi which was disappointing. For anyone that wants to do a one stop it's not only sushi but they have garlic Mayo Teri chicken, Beef gyudon, tempura, even udon so there are many other options including their lunch special which is 6 pieces nigiri (Ahi, Salmon, Tamago, Tako, Ebi and ika) mini poke bowl or 4 pcs California maki and miso soup. Currently one of my favorite flavors for spicy poke and always loving to support local is very important to me, excited to try other items one day...thank you!! read more
Online ordering was simple and fast. The food was ready pretty quickly. I ordered a dragon hand roll (unagi, crab avocado, and cucumber). It was really good. I would definitely get that again. I also tried the spicy ahi and shrimp tempura bowl. The spicy ahi wasn't too spicy. It had decent flavor, but I have had better. I did like that there is a layer of spinach under the ahi. That was a nice touch. The shrimp tempura was good. Overall, it was a good meal and I would come back to try other things. read more
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Everytime I'm in Kaimuki, I love coming here for their spam hand rolls. They also now put them in those handroll wrappers so it keeps the nori crunchy. The handroll is flavored with a sauce on the rice and the spam which tastes so good. Bought some for the whole family, because I would never hear the end if I only bought one for myself. A nice Mom and Pop place that serves excellent sushi. We have been ordering our NY Eve Sushi platter from them because we can always count on great quality and they have your order ready when they say it's going to be ready. Supporting Local! read more
Spent the Saturday checking out places in Kaimuki. Lots of cool shops and places to eat. We were hungry so we stopped at Sushiya for a quick sushi lunch. No indoor seating but there are two outdoor tables for seating. Our food was delicious. The spicy ahi was very orange in color and saucy but it tasted pretty good. I'm not a fan of al dente cooked rice but it still went well with the spicy ahi and nigiri. Since we love sushi we will likely return. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
10/11/20 Was in the mood for some sushi but not ready to dine in so I found Sushiya. It's a small shop but they got good choices. I decided to eat the shrimp tempura and spicy ahi bowl. It was very delicious and the tempura was still crispy when I got home. I'm continuing to support these small businesses during this crazy time. If we don't they'll be a thing of the past. read more
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3 years ago
Wonderful small eatery for fresh poke or maki, friendly service, and has a cheery vibe! Was in the area after doing the Diamond Head Trail nearby. Definitely recommend! read more
2 years ago
Ahi is the freshest!!! Ordered a few diff specialty rolls...the dynamite Maki was superb!! Nice touch w the bonus miso soup! Also ordered poke on salad and serving was plentiful! Lots of choices for food and soft drinks. Place looked clean and staff were friendly! Just sat and enjoyed it there, they had a few tables and AC. Overall would recommend and would return! read more
7 years ago
Under new ownership. This is a comparison review to the old Sushiya. I was so worried when I didn't see their usual "Open" sign lit up as usual. Thankfully, the previous owners' nephew took over, remodeled, and has almost the same layout and menu as before. There's a little more space to dine in and relax to music. It still smells like fresh paint. They take their usual care with their orders (it's not fast food!) and I was able to order one of my favorites, now an off-menu request: California roll with tobiko. I was kinda bummed that they didn't have my favorite Ikura nigiri or temaki roll. Hoping this review will help put it on the menu... *hint hint* I think the menu is more condensed... prices went up just a smidge but not a lot, and I'm happy to come here again.... especially if my Ikura favorites come back. read more
7 years ago
This review is kinda tough because the people here are so nice and sweet, but the sushi...not so much. The unko working here was very kind and did a great job serving us. I ordered one of the platters of sushi because it was quite affordable. In fact, everything here was relatively cheap compared to other sushi places. The price comes with a price. You do give up quality because you are getting a great deal! Ultimately, you can tell the fish was previously frozen. The extra water you get from the defrosted water crystals changes the texture of the fish. Nowadays, it is hard to get good sushi without an arm and leg, but it is definitely worth it if you value quality sushi, like me. If you are looking for a cheap sushi place and don't care about the quality, this place is for you. Otherwise, spend the extra money for a more delicious experience. read more
Umm. Did I go to the same place everyone else went to? The reviews looked promising and so did the pictures. Luckily I had some cash on hand as they were cash only here. The service was really friendly and there was a handful of parking in front - all of which was taken. I was lucky to grab street parking as it just opens up at 6pm. I opted for the dragon roll which had shrimp tempura in the inside and spicy ahi on top. The food itself was lacking in everything. The rice was terrible, the shrimp was a chewy texture. Maybe because it was cold? And the spicy ahi on top was frozen fresh. For this price and quality I could have went somewhere else and it would have been better. I don't think I'd come back here again. It looks way better than it tastes. Unfortunately I forced myself to eat half of it, and I still have half left which may end up spoiling over time in the fridge read more
The old couple that used to work here retired and I think their sons/nephews took over and renovated. I miss them they were so kind and nice. Their ahi is still super good but they raised the price so I go here when I feel like spending a little extra for ahi. Otherwise besides the price everything here is chefs kiss. read more
4 years ago
I have lived by this place my whole life and just stopped by for the first time and was not dissatisfied. It is both hole in the wall and pretty modern with quality products. I got the gyudon which was so good and will definitely try the poke bowls next! read more
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My husbands been coming to Sushiya for years since the original owners. It's under new ownership. The service has always been and is still great and one of the best sushi places! Always FRESH, tasty, & sooooo gooodddddd!!!!!! read more
4 years ago
Sushiya has become my go-to for those "oh crap, I'm starving at work and need something reasonably healthy-ish, RIGHT NOW" moments. The couple that runs this place is very cute and friendly, as others have pointed out. The restaurant itself is itty-bitty, so I would recommend take-out. Their sushi is affordable, so it is a good option for a cheapie lunch. Food-wise, my coworkers swear by the crunchy don (tempura fried veggie fritters and spicy ahi over rice). Personally, I'm more partial to Tamura's poke/spicy ahi, and I've found the tempura fritter to be just a little bit oily for my taste. Just a matter of preference. I prefer the hand rolls... At two-ish bucks a pop, they pack some bang for your buck. My favorites are the veggie hand roll and the California hand roll with unagi. The shrimp tempura hand roll is also a good way to satisfy those fried-food cravings without going too far off the deep end, and I haven't found it to be quite as oily as the veggie fritters. Overall, it's cheap, offers healthier options than a lot of nearby restaurants, and the food is decent enough for the price and convenience. read more
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3506 Waialae Ave
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Honolulu, HI 96816
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