Hawaii Sushi

Reviews

• Cara K.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I love Hawaii Sushi! The food is sooo fresh. Honestly, I keep forgetting about this place because it's such a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant but EVERY TIME I go, it hits the spot!! If you're looking for sushi that uses quality ingredients and doesn't break the bank, look no further.
  
  You can eat inside the restaurant, eat outside, or take it to go. There's a parking lot right outside, or street parking.

• Alex C.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Trying to veer away from many of the overpriced tourist destinations located along Kalakaua Ave, I turned to Yelp to see areas within walking distance of our hotel, but further inland away from the main tourist crowd. Focusing my search on sushi, I scrolled through quite a few 3 star restaurants before I finally came across Hawaii Sushi.
  
  Located about a 20min walk from the Hyatt where we stayed, Hawaii Sushi is located inside a very tiny strip mall near an elementary school further into the residential areas. It is a very small establishment, with about 4 tables inside for dining in.
  
  Everyone of the staff here are super friendly and very respectful. While they have multiple pre-made containers for to-go orders, you can also order freshly made items from their menu.
  
  For our meal, we opted to go for the following combos:
  
  -Roll Combo ($12) which consisted of 6 pcs of spicy ahi tuna, 6pcs of eel cucumber, and 6pc California shrimp roll
  
  -Ahi Special Combo ($13) which consisted of 4pcs of nigiri, 3pcs of spicy roll, and 6pcs of hosomaki
  
  -Hawaii Sushi Combo ($14) which consisted of 2pcs of ahi, 1pc of salmon, 1pc Hamachi, 1pc eel, 1pc tamago, 1pc shrimp, and 1pc ikura
  
  The prices themselves were definitely very affordable for the quantity that we were provided. Everything definitely tasted very authentic, even down to the soy sauce used (ie - not the blended type). Presentation was done well, and our only complaint was with the freshness of the fish, which probably had more to do with the fact that we showed up in the evening rather than the morning when they probably get their shipment in.
  
  While lacking in the sheer variety of offerings that a larger restaurant would typically offer, the affordability that Hawaii Sushi offers definitely cannot be beat. Definitely a great option if you are opting for some sushi but don't want to drain the wallet.

• Charlie N.

  star star star star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  Very subpar imo
  
  The price is kinda high for the portions your getting but maybe cause that's in Waikiki? Extra $$ for rice
  
  They had a daily special for a salmon bowl on top of rice which was kinda cheap, but there was like 5/6 pieces of sashimi lol
  
  Quality is solid but nothing spectacular imo, nice service though when I was asking questions and deciding
  
  No wait generally the place was semi empty around 12 pm noon
  
  Has parking outside!! That was a plus. Wouldn't comeback. Probably 3 1/2

• Adam X.

  star star star star star_border 6 May 2026

  I ate here three times in a week, and it was excellent each time. We all did bowls, 6 of us, and everyone loved it. Super fresh fish, properly sliced, Japanese style, not chopped up Chinese style. This is the real deal. Everything was super fresh, even on a Sunday and Monday. Counter girls are very nice. Chefs are awesome. If you're in the area and hungry, cannot recommend them more highly.

• Brandon S.

  star star star star star_border 6 May 2026

  Super cool hole in the wall, fast food sushi on Monsarrat Avenue that's in the same plaza as Diamond Head Cove Bar and Bogarts. I've always seen it but never been since it's overshadowed by some of their neighbors and because parking in the lot is always a hit or miss.
  
  But the prices are reasonable, you can get a roll combo for $12 and it has 18 pieces. The quality is also a step ahead of Kozo and just under of not equal to that of a regular sit down restaurant.
  
  Make sure you check them out! I enjoyed my food.