fabulous sushi, tastier and better value than kozo. staff are super nice and service is quick.

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

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To be honest, I thought it was fine. The rolls were interesting, but not fabulous and it took a very long time for our order to be prepared.

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

Sushiya - Chirashi - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Sushiya - Inside counters seat 7 and 2 4 seater tables - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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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

Sushiya - Hawaiʻian style poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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 read more

Sushiya - Dynamite Maki Roll - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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Its a small local place the food was really good I ordered a crunchy spicy ahi Pokebowl what surprised me was that the crunchy part was vegetable tempura it was crunchy and the rice was well seasoned. I thought it was well thought out as well it had utensils and hand sanitizer on the tables. 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

Sushiya - Crunchy Spicy Ahi Bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Sushiya - Crunchy Spicy ahi bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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10/10 sushi for the price! I love sushi but don't want to spend a lot especially when I crave it a lot. This is one of this spots that hits the spot and tastes and feels fresh! Service is 10/10. The guy working (I think is the owner) is super nice! It's a nice place for dining in as well, clean and nice. read more

Great spot!! The service is always amazing here! I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in Kaimuki! read more

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

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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

Sushiya - Spicy ahi and shrimp tempura - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I walked in feeling a Warm greeting from a wonderful lady . The place is tiny but brings a lot of aloha , a very beautiful little cozy sushi spot . The food was absolutely uno , will be coming back ! read more

Be careful buying a gift card for Sushiya. We had a gift card to Sushiya but they didn't honor it. The guy said they're under new management and wouldn't take it. read more

Giving this place two stars because I wasn't greeted coming in. I ordered my food and felt zero customer service. As soon as i ordered the lady went to the back and paid no attention to me. I spent almost $20 on a bowl and a spam roll and it wasn't even really good or well portioned. The establishment inside is bare bones. Nothing fantastic. Wouldn't recommend. read more

The crunchy spicy ahi at Sushiya is one of my go to poke bowls in the area! I love how they add tempura for some extra crunch and flavor. Although parking can be tough sometimes due to limited space you are always able to find some nearby street parking. Service here has always been quick and friendly - we will continue coming back! read more

Udon even know how amazing this place is! I tried the Beef Udon and Crunchy Spicy Ahi. The beef udon is so flavorful! It must be the beef that they use, that provides an added flavor to the soup. And the noodles are thick and cooked to perfection. As for the crunchy spicy ahi, not as crunchy by the time I got home with my takeout but it was definitely good! Sushi rice topped with a vegetable tempura and spicy ahi. The flavors gel really well together. There's a few parking stalls up front of the shop. But if you're like me and panic when trying to figure out how you're going to back up into oncoming traffic, then you park across the street real fast, by the meters. I would definitely eat from here again! read more

I stopped in because it was in front of my car while pIcking up my Boston pizza. Looked interesting and kind of newly opened. Owner was at the door and was very nice and welcoming. Seemed like a real family operation with a child watching an iPad, and what seemed like relatives helping out. Couldn't tell who was the chef as the magic happens in the back. Got a spicy crunchy poke bowl. Can't give it a personal review because when I got home I was concentrating on my pizza. By the tIme I remembered the bowl, it was gone. The crooks that ate it said it was good. I liked the idea of tempura fried crunchies under the fish for texture. I did manage to drink down the miso soup before anyone noticed! Could be that they are new, but the place didn't have that heavy oily smell that some takeout sushi places have because of the tempura frying. That's a plus. Another plus is BYOB! Will probably buy a bowl everytime I grab a pizza. Which is pretty often. Oh and their AC makes buying something while waitiing for a pizza worth it. read more

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

Sushiya - Spam handrolls for everyone! - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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Got take out here a couple times and was very impressed with the dragon and shrimp tempera rolls. The salmon nigiri is also worth trying, overall would definitely come back! read more

The food wasn't ready after ordering 25min ahead of time over the phone, but the guy packing our food was friendly so that made up for it. I think they should invest in boxes or something for to go orders since the containers were flimsy and we ended up spilling a little bit of the food. The beef udon was average and the sushi was okay. Maybe other orders are tastier here. The teriyaki chicken bowl was good though. read more

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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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

Sushiya - Spicy ahi poke and shrimp tempura, ahi maki - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Sushiya - Soft drinks - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Sushiya - Newly remodeled Interior - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

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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

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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

Sushiya - Spicy Ahi Bowl - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Sushiya - Gyudon - Poke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is cute and clean and the food is ONO good. As soon as you walk in you get the good smells. Very nice owner/chef and lots of options. Sushi, bowls, combo plates. Highly recommend for quality, price and taste! New owner just took over and is super friendly. Recommend for tourists and locals. Always good free parking right in front. Support locally owned! read more

The Gyudon bowls are really good. The poke is also exceptional. I'll definitely be coming back to try everything else on the menu. read more

Love this place! Have been coming here since high school. They added a build your own poke bowl item to the menu which is really good! The quality of their sushi is really good and their makis come with miso soup. Definitely recommend! There also on door dash now if you want to order from home. read more

Sushiya!! This spot is great to order platters of sushi for your luau or aloha Friday at work!!! For quick grab or they even have lunch and dinner specials that run everyday! A nice spot easy to park and access on Waialae in Kaimuki. Also available for delivery on Doordash to make it super easy for you. read more

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

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Tried this place twice. The first time we ordered a full meal, Maki rolls and nigiri Ahi ($70 woth). This meal was disappointing. The fish was very fresh. However the rice was old, or tasted like it. Actually the rice was cold, and kind of hard as if it was yesterday's rice. Didn't want to make a snap judgment, so came back for a poke Bowl and ordered spicy Ahi. I'm a big fan of spicy ahi poke bowls, and they do a decent job here. The fish is very fresh, there was just the right amount of sauce and spiciness. However again the rice seems to be the problem. It was barely warm, and definitely tasted not fresh. Not sure how to describe it other than it seems like they're using older rice. In my quest to find the perfect poke bowl, I enjoyed the spicy Ahi here and am glad I came. But the rice killed it for me (again). If the rice was better, then this would definitely be a four-star poke bowl, and perhaps even nigiri and Maki rolls. Definitely a decent poke bowl, and worth trying, but I don't think I would come back because of the rice. read more