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"The owners of Nuka turned an old Hā‘iku auto supply into a wonderfully modern izakaya and sushi bar. Order a few small plates to start, like spicy edamame, miso eggplant, and kinpira gobo (slivered burdock and carrot dressed in sake). Then indulge in a sashimi platter, which includes slices of ruby red tuna and translucent snapper supplied by the owner’s own fishing boat. Or for a simple, satiating meal, try a Nuka bowl: fresh herbs and veggies piled atop rice and topped with ‘ahi katsu, blackened tofu, or shio koji salmon. Vibe check: Patience is necessary here; they don’t take reservations, and the wait is often long." - Shannon Wianecki