The 38 Best Restaurants in Honolulu, Hawai‘i | Eater

"There’s no shortage of excellent izakayas in Honolulu, but Uosan rises to the top of the impressive field with its intimate atmosphere and seasonal sushi. On the handwritten sheet of daily specials, you might find rich ainame from spring to summer, mild and sweet suzuki in the summer, and fatty nodoguro from fall to winter. Plenty of luxe options are available to round out your meal, including uni, truffle butter, egg yolk rice (yes, that’s all in one bowl) and foie gras over braised daikon. Equally delightful are the baby sardine chips which fill in the izakaya’s version of chips and dip. Know before you go: Call to make a reservation to avoid disappointment." - Martha Cheng