If you want a trying their best, sparing no expense, but absolutely worth it omakase sushi…read morerestaurant thats in walking distance from waikiki... i dont think you can do better. Get a reservation a few days in advance

Bozu is a local Japanese restaurant where all the locals seem to go. It's located in an unassuming…read morestrip mall (reminds me of LA's Koreatown) and we were able to walk there from Waikiki. We ordered a bit too much food and spent a little under $200 for two people after tax and tip. Some dishes we ordered: 1. Spicy tuna and salmon with garlic roll ($26.50) - massive roll and quite heavy...this was the last dish to come out and we were STUFFED by then. It's good, but I would have preferred to start the meal with this roll, not end with it. 2. Atsuage natto ($9.50) - ordered to hit my protein macros. It's literally fried tofu topped with a generous serving of natto. 3. Eggplant in dashi sauce ($6.50) - light appetizer, and seemed fairly healthy. 4. Miso chilean sea bass ($30) - very flaky and fresh. I was already getting full by this point after our apps and nigiri came out. 5. The nigiri and rolls were all fresh and ranged in pricing. We each got 3 pieces of nigiri and split a couple small rolls in addition to the aforementioned spicy tuna and salmon. Service was decent. We sat at the counter and the chefs were all very nice.

Went for dinner on our last night in Hawaii. We did the 6 course tasting menu. The food itself was…read morepretty good, but one hiccup made the experience less than ideal. The restaurant is open kitchen concept with countertop only seating and the entire staff working in the middle of the countertops, so you can see everything. From the jump, it seemed a bit disorganized as some workers were bumping elbows, some cutlery dropped, etc. No biggie, but then we noticed that one of the workers handled the food improperly, touching something dirty then proceeding to pick up green onions and continue plating the food without washing his hands in between. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm sure there have been many instances when kitchen staff (behind closed doors) have handled my food similarly, but nothing I can do if I don't see it or know about it. Ignorance is bliss. However, if the restaurant uses the open kitchen format where nothing is hidden, then the expectations and standards do go up. Dropped cutlery is one thing, improper food handling is another. My husband quietly mentioned what had happened to one of the other (seemingly more senior) workers, who profusely apologized, but didn't offer to remake it. He just kept apologizing but left our plates there, which left us confused. Finally, when my husband asked what could be done, he took the plates away and stated that the chef would prepare something different for us. He ended up swapping that dish out with the premium beef tenderloin dish that would have been an additional cost, so that was nice of them, but I would have been fine with them just remaking the original dish. Mistakes happen and employees can be training, but it was odd that that wasn't offered right away. Overall, the food was good, but the experience wasn't the best. We both enjoyed the cod dish very much.

Came here with my partner to celebrate my birthday! The street it's on is a bit rough with loose…read moregravel but there's a Whole Foods nearby for parking needs. In the front of the store they have a small gallery of some of the ceramic bowls and plates they'll be using for some of the courses, all very pretty. They have bar seating around the kitchen area, and three table seats in the back. Our server was very attentive, but I wouldn't recommend the back seating as the sound from the other tables is concentrated in the back. They have an option for a 6-course or a 9-course, and you can opt to order items from the 9-course a la carte. The menu changes monthly based on the seasonality of the vegetables and fish. I got full from the 6-course and the meal overall was satisfying. It was a cohesive menu and the flavor profiles for each of the dishes were very similar, but nothing really stood out or was the star of the meal.

Izakaya Hideyoshi is located inside of osoyami and they have a great happy hour selection…read more(Sunday-Thursday 6pm-12am). My personal favorite is his tuna tataki, but I also love his spicy ahi and Hideyoshi temaki!

6/28/25 Izakaya Hideyoshi shares the same space with Osoyami Bar…read moreSo there's 2 Kitchens which equals 2 checks equaling 2 payments... equating to 1 less star Beers from Osoyami Cold n at a good price! Also Skinny Fries made to order came out simply Hot n Crispy! Hideyoshi's "Winner" Hamachi Kama deep fried moist n fatty w limited servings If you like to munch of Crispy Fish Fins... Ummm! Plus Great Friendly Service

From start to finish, Tempura Ichika offers incredible service, experience, and food. The batter…read morewas thin and light. The tempura did not taste greasy or oily. My toddler loved the tempura, specifically the fish and sweet potato options. It was a little expensive to order à la carte for her, but we really enjoyed the experience. Can't wait to try their sushi bar!

We were honestly just wondering around trying to find a place that served sushi and wondered upon…read morethis spot. Honestly did not know what I was expecting, as I usually do a bit of research before going to a restaurant but we were starving. Unbeknownst to us, we were walking into an omakase HAH. People were dressed nicely while we were very out of place. Funny enough, at the end of our meal the wait staff even came up to us to ask how we found them and if we just swung by as it seemed like we did (which they'd be right about). WE requested for sushi but I guess they have both sushi and tempura omakases with specific time frames for each full courses to run. We honestly didn't fully understand what was going on but got seated, we were given menus and that's when I realized we somehow signed up for the tempura omakase... NOT the sushi one. Welp, we just decided to go along for the ride. The service was exceptional, very intricate and attentive. Per each course, there were detailed explanation of dish, source, and even recommended method of consumption. COURSES (FROM WHAT I REMEMBERED): - Fried Shrimp & fried shrimp "shell" - Fried okra - Fried crab - Salad - Fried crab - Fried zucchini - Fried fish (I forgot what) - Sashimi - Fried Scallops - Fried Potato - Roasted Fig (meant to be a pallet cleanser) - Fried Eggplant - Fried Fish - Fried king oyster mushroom - Tendon vs Tencha o Tendon is tempura over rice with a sweet and salty sauce My friend got this and he enjoyed it o Tencha is Tempura over rice with tea I got this, it was good, but I feel that the tendon seemed to be more enjoyable (at least it would've been for me instead of the tencha) - Yuzu sorbet Overall it was a good experience. I would totally come back for the sushi omakase course to experience it!

Delicious soba and donburi! Fast and friendly service. Takes reservations. Large and spacious…read moredining area. Lunch and dinner menu are completely different. Will need to come back for dinner. Lunch and teishoku set available.

I really used to enjoy coming here but my most recent trip was disappointing. No one is friendly…read moreanymore and my biggest ick is the dirty dishes. Our water cups had some kind of residue on them. And as we were eating the trash that was behind the bar was full and attracted so much fruit flies. We waited 30min for someone to fill our waters and even tried to get their attention. No one checked in on us if we wanted to order anything else or how the food was tasting. The prices for the food don't match with the service that is given. The trash and dirty cups turned me away from enjoying my food. The health department needs to make a visit. The food was okay, nothing amazing.

Little Plum is always an enjoyable experience. First of all, the restaurant is quaint and…read morecomfortable. The dining area is one open area, the table setting is cozy with its crochet coaster and wooden chopsticks rest. There's an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs put love into each dish. My server even pointed out who will be making my crispy pork belly. The wait staff is so helpful and welcoming. They made sure our vegan friend was well-taken care of. She suggested the mushroom jook where they would put the chicken on the side. They even added more mushroom to elevate his dining experience! Today we ordered family style, which they happily accommodated for us. They served the rice on the side. Our menu included short rib bao and shiitake bao (vegan), ume tomato, namul, spicy miso eggplant, crispy pork belly, menchi katsu, and mushroom jook. The standouts were the crispy pork belly with its watercress tomato onion salad, the ume tomato on whipped tofu, and spicy miso eggplant. The mushroom jook is so comforting, hearty and full of flavor served with chicken confit and a soy egg. The two desserts offered are both winners. The mochi churro with kinako and anglaise is crispy, light and creamy. The pineapple orange pudding is so cool and refreshing. And, 100% of dessert sales go to the culinary team! What?! Love this place. Plus, with you check are some fun asian candies -white rabbit and haw flakes! I haven't been there for dinner yet. That'll be next.

Food was great. However one thing to consider is that the portions are on the small side. I'd…read moreconsider this place more of a small plate, heavy appetizer restaurant. Service was really good, and the cocktails were tasty. Pricey but well worth it.

Wowow what a great Japanese spot. Perfect for celebrating any event and in the heart of Ward. Large…read moresized sets to choose from and my friends and I tried the udon set, the hamachi Kama set, and the Wagyu sukiyaki set. The sets come with your entree and also some side dishes, udon, sashimi, tempura, salad, and rice! So good and filling! Albeit a little pricey at $40-50 a set, it will fill you up. They have a cold or hot udon option for your sets. Tempura is nice and light and the shrimp is delicious. And sashimi tasted fresh. Service was on point as well and will satisfy your Japanese cuisine craving! Come check them out!

Came here for a Saturday dinner, made reservation online just an hour before dinner time without…read moreany issues. We ordered cold soba, tempura combination, and the cold udon set. The house-made soba was light and fresh, and the tempura was pretty good. The cold udon set came with a lot of the food! All quite tasty. I will definitely visit again. Beware of the parking structure across the street, the screen shows over hundred spaces available while the lot is completely full.

I had never heard of this place before until my friend came to visit and made us all a reservation…read morehere but I'm so glad they found it because this is one of the best omakase places I've ever been to! We had everything from Scottish salmon, smoked bluefin tuna, Hokkaido Uni, to red snapper. I'm usually hesitant to go to omakase places because usually there's at least one thing on the menu that I'm not a fan of but everything was so delicious and fresh here. The chef also paired each fish with the perfect balance of flavors that enhanced the fish without overpowering it. My favorites were the seared Scottish salmon, smoked bluefin tuna, and this one fish I can't quite remember that had a ponzu jelly which was so good. Honestly though everything was amazing. I definitely want to come back here again. The chef and servers were so friendly and we got to bond over my vending machine phone case that I got in Japan which was really sweet Highly recommend this place to anyone. They definitely deserve more exposure. There's also free validated parking in the garage.

Yohei Sushi on Dillingham is excellent! The service is always warm and welcoming, and Chef Kawano's…read moreomakase is delicious and very reasonably priced for the quality. The fish is fresh and beautifully prepared, with many selections imported from Japan. Their bento and other dishes also taste very authentic. A wonderful local Japanese restaurant with consistently good food and hospitality. Highly recommended!